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David Gergen: You know, he would have been better off, I think, getting -- cutting a deal three months ago and then going and taking…

On the recordSeptember 3, 2009
You know, he would have been better off, I think, getting -- cutting a deal three months ago and then going and taking it to the country.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen reflects on the missed opportunities for President Obama in the healthcare reform process.

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