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David Gergen: “No, I think, Anderson, there are times when things are thrust onto your desk as president, and you can't avoid acting on…”

On the recordApril 12, 2009
No, I think, Anderson, there are times when things are thrust onto your desk as president, and you can't avoid acting on them, and this is now on his desk.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the necessity for President Obama to address the piracy issue as it has become a pressing matter.

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