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David Gergen: You better give me damn or give me an alert if something is going wrong. I don't want any surprises.

On the recordJune 20, 2017
You better give me damn or give me an alert if something is going wrong. I don't want any surprises.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen emphasizes the importance of loyalty and communication from top advisers to the president.

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