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On the recordFebruary 6, 2008
I think he unites Republicans on national security issues, first of all, because he seems vindicated, and he was the stalwart man of principle who supported a surge, and now it's turned out well.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses John McCain's support for the surge in Iraq and how it unites Republicans on national security.

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