On the recordApril 20, 2017
It's ridiculous to have somebody who can affect, you know, come this close to power and possibly have influence over the campaign who is obviously selling something to the Russians.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Gergen: “It's ridiculous to have somebody who can affect, you know, come this close to power and possibly have influence over the…”
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Gergen criticizes the influence of individuals like Paul Manafort in political campaigns, highlighting the need for more transparency and regulation.
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