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David Gergen: I think that there's a certain kind of disbelief or maybe cynicism on the part of the public. Now, after all, we've been…

On the recordJanuary 6, 2010
I think that there's a certain kind of disbelief or maybe cynicism on the part of the public. Now, after all, we've been hearing from the government that they're going to close these gaps now for over eight years.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen reflects on public skepticism regarding government assurances on national security.

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