David Gergen actually said...

America is a country that cares about its own, that it will go to great lengths, a former president will fly around the world, in effect, to bring back two innocent, brave Americans, to reunite them with their families, and that individuals matter in this country.

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Gergen emphasizes the importance of America's commitment to its citizens and the lengths to which it will go to protect them.

08/04/2009

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