Apr 8, 2009
He did promise during the campaign that he would put this issue on the agenda in year one of his presidency.
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 8, 2009
He's leading a very different way than we've seen either Democrats or Republicans do.
Apr 6, 2009
I think we do need to make it a condition of helping this government. I think there should be standards that we insist on, that, if we're going to help prop you up, we expect -- we have certain expectations of that, and we're not going to…
Apr 6, 2009
We're not going to leave behind a democracy, not a shining city upon a hill, but, if we can create a more decent society that's more stable -- and Peter has written about this in other forums -- that would be a major step forward in…
Apr 6, 2009
Absolutely. And I think we need to be careful about being too self-righteous in one sense. ... we expect -- we have certain expectations of that and we're not going to sit still for something which is so clearly in violation of…
Apr 6, 2009
Yes, but I -- I think that Peter Bergen is right. This is a new, different, and, I think, in many ways, more sophisticated policy.
Apr 6, 2009
Yes, but I think that Peter Bergen is right. This is a new, different, and I think in many ways more sophisticated policy.
Apr 5, 2009
We've heard so much anti-Muslim talk for so long since 9/11, that's not unnatural.
Apr 5, 2009
What the president, Obama, is trying to do here is change the -- the context of the dynamics in which decisions are made.
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