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David Gergen: “It's true, Anderson, but, you know, President Reagan also showed us that, sometimes, when you strike really hard, as we…”

On the recordApril 12, 2009
It's true, Anderson, but, you know, President Reagan also showed us that, sometimes, when you strike really hard, as we did in Libya, and you do it in a surgical way, that can send a message that scares people off.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen reflects on the effectiveness of strong military action, referencing President Reagan's approach.

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