David Gergen actually said...

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And now, she is trying to persuade us of a new adage and that is, 'When the going gets tough, the tough quit.'

Context

Gergen comments on Palin's resignation and its perception as a lack of leadership.

07/02/2009

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