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On the recordSeptember 26, 2013
I think that maybe John Boehner and the president, president taking the lead. I think he has the opportunity to negotiate as he said he's willing to over the shutdown questions, fiscal issues relating to shutdown.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the potential for negotiations between President Obama and Speaker John Boehner regarding the government shutdown.

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