On the recordApril 14, 2011
I think the president and John Boehner both need to be involved with this. I think we need a very intensive set of negotiations between now and the deadline on this debt ceiling.
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transcripts.cnn.comI think the president and John Boehner both need to be involved with this. I think we need a very intensive set of negotiations between now and the deadline on this debt ceiling.
Gergen emphasizes the need for collaboration between the president and the Speaker of the House regarding the debt ceiling negotiations.
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