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On the recordOctober 4, 2006
They have bet the house on the decision he made today.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Gergen comments on the high-risk gamble that Speaker Hastert took by deciding to remain in his position amid controversy.

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