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David Gergen

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David Gergen was an American political commentator and advisor who served in the administrations of four U.S. presidents, providing insights and guidance on various political matters. Born on May 9, 1942, in Massachusetts, Gergen held significant roles in both Republican and Democratic administrations, showcasing his ability to navigate the political landscape across party lines. He was also a professor of public service at Harvard University, where he influenced a new generation of leaders. In addition to his academic work, Gergen was a senior political analyst for CNN, contributing to public discourse on current events until his passing on July 10, 2025.

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Nov 3, 2019

I think it's important for the country that we not have a secretary of state who seems compromised or potentially compromised in a very, very serious situation.

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Oct 31, 2019

I think they have a point. Look, is there an information pipeline to the White House from Republicans? Yes.

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Oct 31, 2019

It has been central to the Republican defense that there was no quid pro quo. One more defense has been knocked down on the Republican side.

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Oct 31, 2019

The next question to them will be, was it appropriate? And on that one, I don't think they can possibly say it was appropriate.

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Oct 30, 2019

The counterargument is that the impeachment process is expressly laid out by the Constitution.

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Oct 30, 2019

Zero members of his party broke. I think that's a really interesting, important distinction.

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Oct 30, 2019

However this comes out. But I think that's what we're pointing toward.

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Oct 24, 2019

This judge has taken a sledgehammer to the stonewall that the administration has tried to erect and maintain.

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Oct 23, 2019

I think they'll do everything they can to stop him. His testimony is significant, Anderson, because Taylor had delivered this blockbuster testimony, but it's very much in conflict with Sondland.

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Oct 23, 2019

I think it's important -- it would have been helpful to call witnesses of their own for their period of the process, when everything is secret.

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