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On the recordJanuary 15, 2013
I think, first of all, we have to say, Anderson, many times in the past we've complained about a lack of leadership by President Obama. This time he has stepped up. He is taking the lead. This is what a president who really is committed to something --
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen praises President Obama's leadership on gun control proposals.

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