On the recordJuly 8, 2014
I think it was a mistake. I think it signals to the Central American country, both about compassion but about the fact that the United States really discourages people from coming.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think it was a mistake. I think it signals to the Central American country, both about compassion but about the fact that the United States really discourages people from coming.
Gergen critiques the president's decision not to visit the border, suggesting it sends the wrong message.
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