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David Gergen: “If they shut the government down over things like this, I think the American people have a right to be really disgusted.”

On the recordApril 6, 2011
If they shut the government down over things like this, I think the American people have a right to be really disgusted.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen expresses concern about public dissatisfaction if the government shuts down over minor budget issues.

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