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David Gergen: “Not exactly, but I think it's realistic. The more people look at this plan, I think the more they understand it does a…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2009
Not exactly, but I think it's realistic. The more people look at this plan, I think the more they understand it does a great deal -- and the president is to be congratulated for -- for as far as it goes -- it does a great deal in to help people in pain, and it does a great deal to save jobs this year.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on the effectiveness of the stimulus plan and its impact on job preservation.

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