I think this is almost a classic Obama where he's being so cautious that sometimes the message gets mottled.
David Gergen: “I think this is almost a classic Obama where he's being so cautious that sometimes the message gets mottled.”
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Gergen critiques Obama's cautious approach in addressing Snowden's actions and its political impact.
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