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David Gergen: “It's important to remember, when Bill Clinton became president, nine straight presidents had served in a uniform. He had…”

On the recordJanuary 19, 2009
It's important to remember, when Bill Clinton became president, nine straight presidents had served in a uniform. He had not.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the importance of military relationships for presidents, contrasting Clinton's experience with Obama's.

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