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On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
What was missing throughout an hour and 15 minutes was any sign of empathy. Any sign of sympathy and understanding and compassion.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen critiques President Trump's lack of empathy during a press conference regarding the allegations against Kavanaugh.

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