Jun 2, 2009
We're learning though that Barack Obama is a man of enormous daring, Anderson. He started talking about this speech way back in the campaign.
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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May 24, 2009
Domestically, get the economy back on track as rapidly as possible, but this summer, have both health care and climate change bills teed up for passage in the fall.
May 24, 2009
In terms of the way Washington works, the process, there hasn't been not much change. But in the larger scheme of things, there's been a historic shift of power to Washington; away from Wall Street, away from New York and away from other…
May 24, 2009
I worry a lot that we're going to have shrunken dreams coming out of this, and that we're going to find America... a joyless recovery, in effect.
May 24, 2009
Israel feels that they have to base their security on the worst-case scenario. In other words, how soon could Iran possibly get nuclear capability? And they think that's sometime next year.
May 22, 2009
Domestically, get the economy back on track as rapidly as possible, but this summer, have both health care and climate change bills teed up for passage in the fall.
May 22, 2009
They're afraid of the mandate. And they also feel if they're constructive up front, they can avoid some of the worst aspects of things they really disagree with.
May 22, 2009
I think lowering the -- what is defined by success, defining it down, so to speak, is probably the option we're going to move to.
May 22, 2009
The Congress is essentially telling him you've got a year to show real progress.
May 22, 2009
One of the things that the Obama administration is trying to do is to persuade the Indians, especially with the new government, lower the temperature here so we can persuade the Pakistanis to pay more attention.
May 20, 2009
He wants a system which brings in the Congress and the courts, as watchdogs of the watchers, in effect.
May 20, 2009
I think that President Obama was right. It was not sustainable. In fact, it was already starting to break apart.
May 20, 2009
Domestically, get the economy back on track as rapidly as possible but this summer, have both health care and climate change bills teed up for passage in the fall.
May 20, 2009
This government has more influence and authority over the economy than any government I think we have seen in our lifetimes and it's going to grow.
May 20, 2009
The president has a long row to hoe if he's going to change the way Washington works fundamentally.
May 20, 2009
Everything we know about this man is think big. Think audaciously. And just as he's trying to reshape the landscape here at home and he's trying to transform the world, I think he's going to -- I think he will see this as an opportunity to…
May 20, 2009
I think they've got the best chance of getting it done of any president -- every Democrat since Harry Truman has tried this, every single one has failed. I think that Barack Obama has the best chance of anyone.
May 20, 2009
There's more political will in American industry which is an important factor here.
May 20, 2009
There's no plan right now on the table to definitely get us from here to paying for it.
May 20, 2009
He's got the best chance, in my judgment, of any president in 60 years to get that rock up the Hill.
May 20, 2009
I think the president deserves a lot of credit for helping to lift this sense of crisis in the country.
May 20, 2009
It's both a political and an economic challenge because in past recessions, there's usually been a driver to get the economy again.
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