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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.

Jan 11, 2018

I think other Republicans would do well to join in that apology because this is continuing to build.

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Jan 11, 2018

The Trump administration has totally thrown that out the window now and the rest of the world is noticing.

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Jan 9, 2018

Absolutely. And look, there's nothing more American than a libel laws. We do set a higher standard. We require more of a plaintive summary who have been accused inside of the United Kingdom it does. But nonetheless, the libel laws are very…

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Jan 9, 2018

I agree. Let's come to the basics. The libel laws in this country are controlled by a key society, by the Supreme Court in 1964, probably the New York Times versus Sullivan. It was a nine nothing decision, Anderson, which said that in…

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Jan 7, 2018

I do think what is absolutely clear is that women could well be the driving force of the next presidential election.

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Jan 7, 2018

I think more people are willing to say he has a sixth sense he tapped into something other people didn't.

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Jan 7, 2018

I do think raises a legitimate question about his [Trump's] fitness.

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Jan 7, 2018

I think they have some room to negotiate, but ultimately it maybe -- they're going to be forced far more than they want to.

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Jan 3, 2018

I do believe there is a question and the impeachment, any kind of impeachment proceedings, if there is an obstruction of justice, is there an underlying crime that can take -- can you have an obstruction if there's not a crime?

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