Dec 21, 2009
I think the House is going to have to bow to the Senate on that. They can't get it through the Senate without that.
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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Dec 21, 2009
The House has a more conservative provision on abortion than the Senate. But the House is saying without this more conservative provision we can't pass it.
Dec 21, 2009
I think it is a serious issue for the future of governance in the next few years and how long this -- and whether this health care bill will become a political football.
Dec 21, 2009
The Senate has mostly the upper hand here now, Erica, because they've got such a fragile coalition. They're just barely making it over the top.
Dec 21, 2009
We have never seen landmark social legislation passed with this kind of sharp divide and in the face of this much public opposition.
Dec 21, 2009
It's such a sharp departure from what we've seen in the past... We've never seen landmark social legislation passed with this kind of sharp divide and in the face of this much public opposition.
Dec 21, 2009
The Senate has mostly the upper hand here, now, Erica, because they have got such a fragile coalition. They're just barely making it over the top.
Dec 20, 2009
It's a major reason to celebrate to get it through the Senate after seven presidents have tried, seven have failed. This is the first time a universal health care bill has passed the Senate.
Dec 20, 2009
When seven different senators get breaks for their states and everybody else has to pay the bills. And they get breaks for their states, they get angry.
Dec 20, 2009
It has -- it is a noble goal to try to get all Americans insured. You know, we're the only Western industrialized nation that does not provide health insurance for every one of its citizens.
Dec 20, 2009
Well, it's a major reason to celebrate to get it through the Senate, after seven presidents have tried, seven have failed.
Dec 20, 2009
I think this was not a good night for the Democrats in that sense, to have this story now passing around the country.
Dec 17, 2009
I must tell you, at this point, it's hard to see how the Senate will feel it has enough assurances of things happening in China and India.
Dec 17, 2009
I think a very tired president was saying, we know we have got a long way to go.
Dec 17, 2009
I think it's clear that there would have been a complete collapse in these talks. So give him credit for that.
Dec 17, 2009
At this point, it's hard to see how the Senate will feel it has enough assurances of things happening in China and India.
Dec 17, 2009
I just don't see the evidence that this is the kind of serious verification of measure that Hillary Clinton was talking about.
Dec 15, 2009
What it suggests is I still think they're going to get the senate to pass this bill in the next few days, before Christmas. But it suggests there may be a rough road ahead for health care; the passage in the senate is not a guarantee it…
Dec 15, 2009
What it suggests is, I still think they are going to get the Senate to pass this bill in the next few days, before Christmas. But it suggests there may be a rough road ahead for health care, that passage in the Senate is not a guarantee it…
Dec 15, 2009
I'm afraid it is, Anderson. And it is what made -- it's what's made Americans so cynical about politics, and it's particularly cynical to -- increasingly cynical about this health care bill, and why opinion is souring on it.
Dec 15, 2009
What deal can we cut with you? What will you contribute to the savings and we'll cut a deal for you that will be good enough.
Dec 13, 2009
It's clear the White House is desperate to get to 60 votes this weekend.
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