David Gergen actually said...

We're leaving behind a country that doesn't have a government. We're leaving behind a country where there's -- there's a lack -- a lack of electricity is still very troublesome, burdensome lack of other public services.

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Gergen highlights the challenges Iraq faces as U.S. troops withdraw, including the lack of a functioning government and public services.

08/17/2010

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