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But at the same time, the fact that two-thirds of New Yorkers, people who live in the city, told 'The New York Times' that they oppose it, and we see opposition in the country. The people opposing it are not bigots.

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David Gergen discusses the public opposition to the mosque and cultural center, emphasizing that many who oppose it are not motivated by bigotry.

09/06/2010

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