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David Gergen: I don't think this is just about partisanship. And I don't -- also, Anderson, I don't think it's just about Benghazi.…

On the recordDecember 12, 2012
I don't think this is just about partisanship. And I don't -- also, Anderson, I don't think it's just about Benghazi. That was an issue, of course. But in this case there are a number of senators on both sides of the aisle who believe that the United States has some tough work ahead in international relations.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the broader implications of Susan Rice's withdrawal and the challenges facing U.S. international relations.

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