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On the recordMarch 19, 2017
Yes, thank goodness for checks and balances, because we -- this was another time when the system worked to show us, you know, Mr. President, you've got to stop doing this because you're shredding your own credibility.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen emphasizes the importance of checks and balances in light of President Trump's actions.

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