David Gergen actually said...

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.

Context

Gergen critiques the president's decision not to visit the border, suggesting it sends the wrong message.

07/08/2014

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