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On the recordJanuary 18, 2009
That's going to send a powerful message to Democrats, as well as Republicans, sitting up there on the platform with him about the will of the people and what they want to see from Barack Obama.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen commented on the expected crowd's reaction to Barack Obama's inauguration speech.

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