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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 26, 2006

The polls are showing now is concern over high energy prices is almost -- almost twice as large as the concern over illegal immigration, almost twice as large as civil unrest in Iraq.

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Apr 24, 2006

If people have been here more than five years, then they should be allowed to apply for American citizenship, the public actually favors that.

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Apr 24, 2006

The fact that he's lost much of his credibility is, I think, the biggest over -- barrier he has to overcome to get back and become an effective president again.

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Apr 24, 2006

When you lose your credibility, you know, when you beat up on the media, then, you -- you know, the 26 percent who still believe you're credible, it works with them.

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Apr 24, 2006

We're not winning this; we are not losing it; we just don't know who's ahead.

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Apr 23, 2006

Anderson, I have too much respect for Josh Bolten to believe that this is his plan.

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Apr 23, 2006

And it's just not responsive to the real issues of the day. I mean, what's the heart of this plan? Scaring people about Iran, putting a lot more troops on the borders with big badges, as they say, and a lot of guns, and tax breaks for…

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Apr 23, 2006

Whether it, in fact, satisfies the public I think is a whole different question. It's very late in the game, I think too late.

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Apr 23, 2006

I think Tony Snow is a very good choice for this White House. He -- he believes in the values. He believes in the program.

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Apr 20, 2006

I believe that this president ought to be looking at a serious new plan, which says: Look, I can't bring prices down in the -- in the -- in the near term, but I sure as heck am not going to be willing to stand here and do nothing in the…

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