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David Gergen: “Well, first of all, I think these sanctions are very good news. We finally see a stiffening of the western spine…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
Well, first of all, I think these sanctions are very good news. We finally see a stiffening of the western spine, something has been terribly absent here in the weeks behind us.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the positive impact of sanctions against Russia and the need for a stronger response from the West.

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