Apr 5, 2009
It was, I thought, an important speech, Anderson. It was not the speech that we thought he might deliver.
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 5, 2009
I was in a forum recently with just a few months ago with Jim Baker and Sam Nunn and asked which one is going to be more dangerous for President Obama, Iran or Iraq, and they both said Pakistan.
Apr 5, 2009
The Muslim world is doing better than I would have expected in that -- in that poll.
Apr 2, 2009
On the one hand, he's basically saying, yes, I'm here, and there -- there are going to be changes in America. But, on the other hand, he's saying, not everything is going to be different from the Bush administration, and you have to change.
Mar 30, 2009
The leadership question for him I think by which a lot of the press at least will be judging him if that matters is whether you can translate that popularity into action.
Mar 29, 2009
I think he's making a fundamentally right decision about giving them 60 days, giving Chrysler 30 days and then taking them into bankruptcy if they can't make it.
Mar 29, 2009
President Obama had no good choices. And what they have decided is, we couldn't get the bondholders to agree to any kind of out-of-court settlement.
Mar 27, 2009
It will protect us in the economy. It will also protect us if the Chinese won't buy our treasury bonds anymore. We can buy them ourselves.
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