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On the recordMay 1, 2017
This would be so much erosion of trust in government. It's really important that the president be -- to be a trusted figure and because he has credibility that's been in question here so long.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen emphasizes the importance of trust in government and the challenges President Trump faces in assuring Americans about their health coverage.

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