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I think the president has to now take charge of the conversation and the negotiations and not just leave it to a lot of other people.

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Gergen emphasizes the need for President Obama to take control of the health care reform discussions to avoid failure.

08/20/2009

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David  Gergen
out of office

usa, Massachusetts

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Born5/9/1942

Died7/10/2025 (aged 83)

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