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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.

Mar 30, 2017

But she says it's a witch hunt. Well, a witch hunt says that this is a political investigation that -- which is now led by Republicans in the House and the Senate and we have the FBI investigating.

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Mar 30, 2017

It's way too early to say there is no evidence, because it's only now coming out.

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Mar 29, 2017

I hope for the country's sake, frankly. I hope for the president's sake, that this is more of a smoke than fire, because I think it would be calamitous for the country if it went the other way.

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Mar 29, 2017

If the national security adviser is ready to sing in exchange for immunity, you know, that has to be worrying to them.

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Mar 29, 2017

It does not helpful to have a corruptful (ph) president. If that's what this comes to, it's extremely bad news for the country.

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Mar 23, 2017

He ran as the deal maker, you know, the great deal maker, the closer what you, and he failed miserably for that.

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Mar 23, 2017

He's wounded. I think it's worth pointing out that other presidents have had a hard time with health care reform.

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Mar 23, 2017

It's hard to think of any other president, certainly in modern times, but I can't think of any other president. Every -- we've had a lot of presidents, Anderson, stumbled in the first 100 days.

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Mar 23, 2017

What -- the structure that have worked best for a president over time is a pyramidal structure, in which the president is on top.

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Mar 23, 2017

I think Donald Trump has a moral responsibility to people who might be suffering in this country. He cannot simply walk away.

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