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On the recordNovember 14, 2017
He may catch some flak for it, but that's what being a leader is. I mean, he's got to step up and do a tough thing and he's got to get this guy out of the race for the sake of his own party and his own agenda.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen emphasizes the need for the president to take decisive action regarding Roy Moore's candidacy.

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