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On the recordDecember 17, 2008
I think we ought to give both these men a more generous understanding of what they're attempting to do. They're attempting to build bridges.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen advocates for understanding Obama's and Warren's intentions in promoting dialogue.

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