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David Gergen: This country is very mad at Washington, even on the edge of an economic precipice last week. Americans understood how…

On the recordOctober 13, 2008
This country is very mad at Washington, even on the edge of an economic precipice last week. Americans understood how serious it was. And they didn't trust Washington with $700 billion.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the public's anger towards Washington and their distrust regarding the bailout.

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