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David Gergen: “Egypt I think has a very good case for democracy. The people in the streets were peaceful.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2011
Egypt I think has a very good case for democracy. The people in the streets were peaceful.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen asserting that the Egyptian protests represent a legitimate call for democracy.

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