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David Gergen: He bears indirect responsibility and he ought to acknowledge that and step up to it. That's what a serious, you know…

On the recordOctober 23, 2018
He bears indirect responsibility and he ought to acknowledge that and step up to it. That's what a serious, you know, brave president would do, a man of integrity would do.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen calls for Trump to take responsibility for the climate of violence in the country.

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