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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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Mar 20, 2017

It was a falsehood to say he was, quote, 'wiretapped.' He was not wiretapped.

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Mar 19, 2017

I just want to go back to this question of the honesty of the president. We're going to be -- it's going to take a long time, you know, to investigate and figure out whatever actually happened between the Russians and the folks around the…

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Mar 19, 2017

But I agree with Gloria that when the day was over, I think Donald Trump had taken two major hits below the water line.

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Mar 19, 2017

Yes, thank goodness for checks and balances, because we -- this was another time when the system worked to show us, you know, Mr. President, you've got to stop doing this because you're shredding your own credibility.

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Mar 19, 2017

I do think what Adam Schiff there, I thought whom -- I thought his opening statement was one of the highlights of the whole thing.

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Mar 13, 2017

How can you justify lowering taxes on the rich and cutting back on Medicaid and there is consequence of that for intends of millions of American of health insurance.

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Mar 13, 2017

Word from my sources on the Hill say that an expectation that these investigations are going -- will be under way for another five or six months, that we're not anywhere close to the end of things.

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Mar 13, 2017

There's an important distinction about whether he is investigating contacts between the Russians and associates of the Trump campaign.

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Feb 15, 2017

He did not ask General Flynn, did not direct General Flynn to make those phone calls to the Russian ambassador.

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Feb 13, 2017

I think that this White House unfortunately has fed us so many misleading statements and so many lies over time.

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Feb 13, 2017

It seems unlikely someone would call five times unless he were on a mission that was encouraged by the president or by somebody higher up in the White House.

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