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David Gergen: “If he stays in China under the custody of the Chinese and his future is in very much in doubt, I think it's going to be…”

On the recordMay 2, 2012
If he stays in China under the custody of the Chinese and his future is in very much in doubt, I think it's going to be -- it will be a political blow for the Obama administration.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the potential political implications for the Obama administration if Chen Guangcheng remains in China.

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