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David Gergen: There was a notable air of optimism in the White House today about this framework that's been reached. I think as Dana…

On the recordDecember 8, 2009
There was a notable air of optimism in the White House today about this framework that's been reached. I think as Dana so correctly called it, it is not a deal. But it has moved in the right direction, that's why the president praised it today in a congressional meeting.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen comments on the optimism in the White House regarding health care reform negotiations.

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