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David Gergen: They're afraid of the mandate. And they also feel if they're constructive up front, they can avoid some of the worst…

On the recordMay 22, 2009
They're afraid of the mandate. And they also feel if they're constructive up front, they can avoid some of the worst aspects of things they really disagree with.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the health care industry's response to potential government mandates.

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