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On the recordAugust 7, 2011
He could call the congressional leaders back to Washington from their vacations and see if he can cut a deal on jobs -- not only the debt, but on jobs. That's the most urgent issue.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen discusses the need for President Obama to take action by calling congressional leaders back to address urgent job issues.

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