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David Gergen: I think he has got to address that. I do think, today, he was more forceful. And in backing a plan that has been put…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
I think he has got to address that. I do think, today, he was more forceful. And in backing a plan that has been put forward by Paul Volcker, I think he showed a lot of sensibility that will appeal to people.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen stresses the importance for Obama to address health care reform while supporting Volcker's plan.

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