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On the recordMay 31, 2017
It is not a good one to me. In years past -- we've been told -- well, because, look, I think with some 70 years ago, this country came to the aid of many others, especially in Europe, with a marshal plan and we saw that as one of the noblest acts in our history, which it was. And tonight there's just a sense that we have witnessed now one of the most shameful acts in our history.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen reflects on the historical significance of the U.S. withdrawing from the climate agreement, calling it a shameful act.

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