David Gergen actually said...

If you look at the totality of what he now faces, he's got to make decisions for about -- over a trillion dollars in new government spending and commitments in the next 90 days.

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David Gergen outlines the significant challenges and financial decisions the Obama administration will face shortly after taking office.

12/18/2008

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