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On the recordMay 1, 2006
The best leaders are the ones, historically, who have looked ahead, you know, looked over the horizon.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen speaks about the qualities of effective leaders and the importance of long-term vision in governance.

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