David Gergen actually said...

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.

Context

Gergen describes Richard Holbrooke's toughness and effectiveness as a diplomat, highlighting President Obama's acknowledgment of Holbrooke's character.

12/12/2010

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