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David Gergen actually said...

A president can only accomplish things with the public behind him.

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Gergen quotes Lincoln to highlight the necessity of public support for Obama to succeed in his presidency.

01/15/2009

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David  Gergen
out of office

usa, Massachusetts

3,082 Quotes

Born5/9/1942

Died7/10/2025 (aged 83)

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