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On the recordJuly 7, 2014
I think the president is walking not only one fine line but two fine lines. One is domestic politics. He wants to be tough about the borders but he also wants to be compassionate, especially toward the Latino community and show that he cares about, you know, people who really have a desperate plight.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen comments on the political balancing act the president faces regarding immigration policy.

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