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David Gergen: He would have been better off, I think, cutting a deal three months ago and then go and taking it to the country.

On the recordSeptember 3, 2009
He would have been better off, I think, cutting a deal three months ago and then go and taking it to the country.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Reflecting on the timing of health care negotiations.

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