On the recordApril 6, 2011
Politicians have failed this country. They should not now be collecting paychecks when the government is down.
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transcripts.cnn.comPoliticians have failed this country. They should not now be collecting paychecks when the government is down.
David Gergen expresses frustration with politicians continuing to receive pay during a government shutdown.
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