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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.

May 6, 2018

I think in the end of the day, the president is going to have to answer questions under oath.

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May 6, 2018

I just cannot imagine that Mueller is going to sit there and let him filibuster for four hours and walk away without having to answer any real questions.

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May 6, 2018

Rudy has many very good qualities. He was an excellent mayor of New York, as we all know. But he's gotten very loquacious on this.

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May 6, 2018

It's good legal advice, it's terrible political advice. I just think it would be a disaster for him to take the Fifth.

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Apr 16, 2018

You serve, you do it under the rest of times, it can be rough at times, you have to go through this together, but it's important to who you are, not your wealth but to service.

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Apr 16, 2018

It's so good, Anderson, to hear those -- the sentiments from the Trumps and the Obama's. They recall another age when people were more civil.

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Apr 4, 2018

I think increasingly has becoming a threat, we're not there by any means but it is a threat and if we had this President and we had a couple more like him, you know, I think we would be very close.

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Apr 4, 2018

it's nuts doing peril as a trade war would the very economic recovery that he has some legitimacy in claiming.

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