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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 16, 2015

I don't see how Benjamin Netanyahu as a prime minister there is going to be a realistic hope for a peace process on his watch.

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Jan 11, 2015

We asked them to stand with us time after time when we think we're threatened, and now they're threatened and we have to stand with them.

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Jan 11, 2015

I think first of all, we ought to give credit to the administration, to the president today when they reversed themselves and said they made a mistake.

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Jan 11, 2015

When you have three-man people, four-man people marking all over France, and joined by people from all over the world, that sends an extraordinarily important signal.

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Jan 11, 2015

I think we were all mystified yesterday when we learned that the vice president wasn't going. He was the most obvious choice. Vice Presidents always go to funerals. They represent the United States overseas.

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Dec 18, 2014

His critics think beyond what the Constitution allows, but in almost every case, what he's showing are his true colors and that is much more to the left in these last few weeks.

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Nov 4, 2014

I think the President took a hard line. He said he was going to sign the executive order. He's going to do it.

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Nov 4, 2014

One of the issues of 2016 elections is going to be who's more responsible at governing?

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Nov 4, 2014

I personally think he should have given the Republicans six months to see if they could work it out.

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Nov 4, 2014

I mean, he just said flat out he is going to sign this executive order on immigration reform. And just moments after Mitch McConnell said it would poison the well.

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