Jan 15, 2009
I think the pressure is really on because of the historic nature of this presidency and also because of the extraordinary moment in which we find ourselves with this terrible recession.
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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Jan 15, 2009
I will tell you this, that if it plays out too long, I think he really will get more and more hurt.
Jan 15, 2009
He has to capture the moment where the nation is, he has to capture the moment of where he is, and then he has to lift our spirits.
Jan 14, 2009
He deserves credit for that and that he's put us on a successful path to beat back terrorism both in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jan 14, 2009
This was a very significant personal victory today in the Senate for Barack Obama.
Jan 14, 2009
To him, the central story of his presidency is that of the threat of terrorism coming in 9/11 and that he protected the homeland over these last seven years.
Jan 14, 2009
Had this gone down -- and last night looked like it could go down in the Senate. He would have started out his presidency in a very weakened position.
Jan 14, 2009
It was gracious toward Barack Obama. It had a certain humility to it.
Jan 13, 2009
This reflects fundamentally the failures of the Bush administration in the way they carried out the first half of it.
Jan 13, 2009
If they vote this down, that will be a blow for -- against Barack Obama on the eve of his inauguration, something that would be, have been unbelievable only a few weeks ago.
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