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On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
The role of the president is first and foremost to protect the citizenry and I think that's where he's got to step up.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen asserts that the president must prioritize citizen protection amid budget cuts.

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