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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.

Sep 20, 2006

this is an irresponsible regime, a little wacky, and dangerous.

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Sep 20, 2006

the president has been following a polarizing strategy ever since he was in trouble.

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Sep 20, 2006

an awful lot of people in this country are very angry at this president.

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Sep 18, 2006

the best thing that happened for President Bush today was the Iranian president's speech.

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Sep 18, 2006

his first audience is here at home. he's really focused now on the elections in November.

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Sep 18, 2006

if you really read the response, you find many on the conservative side are unhappy with the speech, because they think he's going soft on Iran.

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Sep 18, 2006

I think that the diplomatic community in the United States, and, indeed overseas, is quite troubled by this, what they see as a lack of sophistication in this approach.

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Sep 18, 2006

the president basically restated his positions. he reaffirmed his positions, still the same iron fist, but in more of a velvet glove.

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