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On the recordAugust 16, 2011
Yes, so it's late. But I think he deserves credit for recognizing we do need something on jobs.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen acknowledges that while President Obama is late in proposing job initiatives, he deserves credit for recognizing the need.

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