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David Gergen: Yes, I think that they -- that the -- that the Democrats have thrown down the gauntlet.

On the recordJanuary 16, 2007
Yes, I think that they -- that the -- that the Democrats have thrown down the gauntlet.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the political strategy of Republicans in response to the Democrats' stance on troop funding.

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