Apr 10, 2011
The real issue is, are they going to be adults and mature and actually try to come to grips with the program?
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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Apr 10, 2011
It is. You know, as David Walker would say, the -- what we were doing last week was paying the bar bills on the Titanic. And now in the coming weeks we're going to fight over the Titanic itself. And I do think that there is -- this is…
Apr 7, 2011
I think right at the end, he and his team did get hurt by this whole issue of Planned Parenthood. I think the Democrats played that very shrewdly.
Apr 7, 2011
It's time for the White House to show their cards now on what are they going to do about these $10 trillion in budget deficits we're going to see over the next ten years.
Apr 7, 2011
I think that John Boehner probably has won the biggest, he's made the biggest advances considering the fact that, you know, he's a speaker in one house.
Apr 7, 2011
To come to the brink as we did, and just an hour and a half away, over such a small amount of money, you know, I do not think is a model for good government.
Apr 6, 2011
Will the Tea Party -- yes, that's what I'm asking you. Would the Tea Party punish members, Republicans who vote for a compromise that does not include a Planned Parenthood rider?
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