On the recordDecember 12, 2010
He was very tough. President Obama said today at the State Department he was one tough son of a gun. And that's exactly right.
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Gergen describes Richard Holbrooke's toughness and effectiveness as a diplomat, highlighting President Obama's acknowledgment of Holbrooke's character.
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