On the recordMay 24, 2010
The president has to take the lead and give the ball to somebody else, because these guys ain't getting it done.
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transcripts.cnn.comBilly Nungesser: “The president has to take the lead and give the ball to somebody else, because these guys ain't getting it done.”
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Nungesser emphasizes the need for presidential leadership to address the ongoing crisis effectively.
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