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David Gergen: “I think the situation has become untenable, Anderson. And it's a tragedy. In one sense he is one of the finest soldiers…”

On the recordMay 28, 2014
I think the situation has become untenable, Anderson. And it's a tragedy. In one sense he is one of the finest soldiers of his generation, served the country well. But unfortunately, sadly, he has lost the confidence of the Congress.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen reflects on the leadership crisis at the VA and the loss of confidence in Shinseki.

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