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On the recordMarch 11, 2013
At some point he has to lead. He has to put some things on the table and he has not yet done that on entitlements in a serious way.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen emphasizes the need for the president to take initiative in negotiations.

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