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On the recordOctober 16, 2008
The next president is going to have to deal with huge problems, and the public wants to know what kind of president are you going to be.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen emphasizes the importance of addressing major issues rather than focusing on past controversies.

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