Aug 7, 2008
I think he -- you know in damage control -- damage control 101 is figure out where the bottom is, get all the facts together, and get them out.
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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Aug 6, 2008
He needs to have a group of surrogates, including first and foremost a vice president, who can take the fight to the opposition.
Jul 31, 2008
It's vital that we reform the health-care system. The health-care system is broken.
Jul 31, 2008
The world wants to subsidize -- there's no way. You would get impeached as the president if you went up to Detroit and asked the auto workers, 'You know what I'd like to do? I'd like to raise your taxes so we can send them over to India…
Jul 31, 2008
The next president has got to try and spend a lot of time and that's why you can't get sucked in and spend all your time in Iraq and Afghanistan and not deal with these other issues.
Jul 31, 2008
We're going to need extraordinary leadership over the next four years.
Jul 31, 2008
We need someone who is -- yes, has integrity, yes, has judgment. Those are obvious. But we're going to need someone with courage, political courage to face this.
Jul 31, 2008
The big thing of our time, is not -- but there big movement of our time is that the center of gravity in the world geo-politically in large extend economically is moving from the west to Asia; moving from west to east.
Jul 31, 2008
You can only persuade the Americans. That's what John McCain is saying. We will only sign an agreement in the United States if China and India signs an agreement.
Jul 31, 2008
We're going to need an extraordinary -- really extraordinary leadership over the next four years.
Jul 31, 2008
The problem with the Hillary care plan way back when was it was an attempt to have to win with 51 percent of the vote as opposed to 65 percent.
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