The larger picture is that the Obama administration actually deserved credit along with the Bush administration in bringing these sanctions to bear. And that's what's bringing President Rouhani to the table.
Gergen discusses the effectiveness of sanctions in bringing Iran to negotiations.
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But I think, to go to David Urban's point, what was she calling about? Well, she was calling, she testified, because she thought there was fraud that had been committed, and had not yet been explored, and that it ought to be studied before…
The midterms really helped him. They transformed the race, best midterm elections for any president in 20 years.
Sadly, you know, I think for a variety of reasons he should not. I just, I don't think either Trump or Biden should be running.
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