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On the recordSeptember 18, 2006
the president basically restated his positions. he reaffirmed his positions, still the same iron fist, but in more of a velvet glove.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen critiques Bush's speech as lacking new substance and merely reiterating his previous stance.

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