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David Gergen: I think the president has been very calm. I think he's going to get a lot of credit if this thing turns around.

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I think the president has been very calm. I think he's going to get a lot of credit if this thing turns around.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen discusses the president's calm demeanor and potential credit for economic recovery.

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