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David Gergen: I think there has been a recognition on part of White House aide, not everybody that they were too reticent.

On the recordMarch 11, 2013
I think there has been a recognition on part of White House aide, not everybody that they were too reticent.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen reflects on the White House's previous lack of outreach to Republicans.

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