It's one of the first serious rebellions we've seen by the Democrats against the President since he took office.
David Gergen: “It's one of the first serious rebellions we've seen by the Democrats against the President since he took office.”
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Gergen discusses the significance of Congress blocking President Obama's plans to close Guantanamo.
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