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David Gergen: “President Obama did his best today to reassure the markets, but it is clear now that words alone are not enough.”

On the recordAugust 7, 2011
President Obama did his best today to reassure the markets, but it is clear now that words alone are not enough.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on President Obama's efforts to reassure the markets amidst economic downturn.

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