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David Gergen: “I think the country is certainly willing and ready to rally around Obama and rally around the cause of change.”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2009
I think the country is certainly willing and ready to rally around Obama and rally around the cause of change.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen expresses confidence in the country's readiness to support Obama in his efforts for change.

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