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David Gergen: I have great respect for President Obama, but I do think that, in this situation, the voice of democracies around the…

On the recordJune 21, 2009
I have great respect for President Obama, but I do think that, in this situation, the voice of democracies around the world that President Obama as a leader organizes would send a clear message not only to Iran but to other dictators.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen's belief that Obama should unify democratic voices to address the situation in Iran.

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