David Gergen: “If he does that, he is going to antagonize a huge number of people…”

On the recordJune 2, 2009

If he does that, he is going to antagonize a huge number of people back in the United States.

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Gergen comments on the potential backlash Obama might face from Americans if he apologizes for past injustices during his speech.

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David Gergen: “If he does that, he is going to antagonize a huge number of people back in the United States.”