QuotesPoliticiansStatesSubmit

David Gergen said...

You do want to make sure your friends know that you're a reliable ally. That you're not erratic.

Context

Gergen discusses the importance of reliability in alliances when employing the 'Madman Theory'.

12/20/2016

https://transcripts.cnn.com...

More David Gergen Quotes

I think they want Donald Trump to do some things, and I think he will get some points today for declaring a national eme...
3/12/2020
It is vital that as President, tell his base and tell the whole country that he believes Joe Biden is a legitimate Presi...
11/22/2020
I think if it's less than 10 points, if it's a single digit as a victory, I don't think that has much impact on the dyna...
2/27/2020
I think it makes it more likely that Joe Biden will win the election. It makes it more likely that the Democrats will ta...
9/17/2020

View All David Gergen Quotes

David  Gergen
out of office

usa, Massachusetts

3,082 Quotes

Born5/9/1942

Died7/10/2025 (aged 83)

PartyIndependent

Submit a Quote
Navigate
  • Search a Quote
  • Find a Politician
  • Privacy Policy
©2025Political Quotes

*Disclaimer: All quotes on this site are provided for informational purposes only. Accuracy not guaranteed. Verify with original sources where possible.