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David Gergen: “It's one of the first serious rebellions we have seen by the Democrats against the president since he took office.”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
It's one of the first serious rebellions we have seen by the Democrats against the president since he took office.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen discusses the significance of Congress blocking President Obama's plans regarding Guantanamo.

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