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David Gergen: This government has more influence and authority over the economy than any government I think we have seen in our…

On the recordMay 20, 2009
This government has more influence and authority over the economy than any government I think we have seen in our lifetimes and it's going to grow.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on the increasing power of the government over the economy.

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