David Gergen actually said...

Why in the world are we getting wrapped up in questions like that when the next president has to deal with -- we're trying to overhaul our schools so we can keep up with China and India.

Context

Gergen critiques the focus on value questions in the debate instead of pressing issues facing the next president.

05/02/2007

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