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On the recordMay 28, 2008
It does seem to me that there are ethical obligations to get the truth out. And over time you do want a historical record about an administration to be right.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen emphasizes the importance of truth and historical accuracy in political discourse.

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