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On the recordNovember 7, 2012
I think Gloria is right. The president ought to set the tone. But I also think Speaker Boehner, speaker of the House, he's got to come forward.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen stresses the need for both the president and Speaker Boehner to take initiative in negotiations.

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