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David Gergen: “It's a major reason to celebrate to get it through the Senate after seven presidents have tried, seven have failed. This…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2009
It's a major reason to celebrate to get it through the Senate after seven presidents have tried, seven have failed. This is the first time a universal health care bill has passed the Senate.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen acknowledges the significance of passing the health care bill in the Senate.

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