On the recordJuly 31, 2008
We need someone who is -- yes, has integrity, yes, has judgment. Those are obvious. But we're going to need someone with courage, political courage to face this.
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transcripts.cnn.comWe need someone who is -- yes, has integrity, yes, has judgment. Those are obvious. But we're going to need someone with courage, political courage to face this.
Gergen outlines the qualities needed in a leader to address the challenges ahead.
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