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David Gergen: “I think we're in a 'three strikes and you're out.' I think this is just the first strike.”

On the recordDecember 21, 2010
I think we're in a 'three strikes and you're out.' I think this is just the first strike.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

David Gergen reflects on the situation of the Director of National Intelligence, suggesting that this incident is just the beginning of potential issues.

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