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David Gergen: These stories may be very old in Ron Paul's life, but they're very new to the American public and they deserve to be…

On the recordJanuary 9, 2008
These stories may be very old in Ron Paul's life, but they're very new to the American public and they deserve to be totally ventilated. I must say, I don't think it's an excuse in politics to have something go out under your name and say, 'Oh, by the way, I didn't write that.'
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the implications of Ron Paul's newsletters and the accountability of politicians for materials published under their names.

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