CONCORD — In a philosophical inaugural address Thursday, Gov. Chris Sununu called state residents to community responsibility in an era emphasizing personal freedom.
He said the state’s “Live Free or Die” is not only about personal freedom, but also about caring for neighbors and communities.
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