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David Gergen: I think it's a -- I think it's a very short-term, Pyrrhic victory for Mr. Bush.

On the recordMay 22, 2007
I think it's a -- I think it's a very short-term, Pyrrhic victory for Mr. Bush.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen comments on President Bush's situation regarding the war, suggesting it may not be a lasting victory.

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