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David Gergen: “Well, it's a major reason to celebrate to get it through the Senate, after seven presidents have tried, seven have…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2009
Well, it's a major reason to celebrate to get it through the Senate, after seven presidents have tried, seven have failed.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen acknowledges the significance of the health care bill passing the Senate.

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