Apr 15, 2009
It was wrong. And it's -- I think it's good these memos have come out.
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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Apr 14, 2009
This is a piece, though, of a lot of anger that's free-flowing in society.
Apr 14, 2009
He still does. He has well over 60 percent, and very importantly for him, it's not just the great majority of Democrats who are supporting him, right now a significant majority of independents are supporting him, well over 60 percent.
Apr 14, 2009
It is going to grow bigger, because one day you know what the Obama administration is probably going to have to propose higher taxes it's the only way you can close these deficits.
Apr 14, 2009
President Obama is going to have to just sort of -- this is going to be just part of the landscape.
Apr 14, 2009
There is clearly in the country a minority who are increasingly opposed.
Apr 14, 2009
I think it’s about the general direction of bigger deficits that may lead to more taxes and more government.
Apr 14, 2009
This is a piece though, of a lot of anger that's free-flowing in society.
Apr 13, 2009
The one thing they agree on is that they're warning about the deficits, that there's too much spending.
Apr 12, 2009
It's true, Anderson, but, you know, President Reagan also showed us that, sometimes, when you strike really hard, as we did in Libya, and you do it in a surgical way, that can send a message that scares people off.
Apr 12, 2009
No, I think, Anderson, there are times when things are thrust onto your desk as president, and you can't avoid acting on them, and this is now on his desk.
Apr 12, 2009
He -- the president has some tough choices ahead. But one has to say up front that Barack Obama was a model of presidential leadership in the early stages of this episode.
Apr 12, 2009
He has tough decisions ahead, but I think it underscores the fact that, as commander-in-chief, in this incident, he did very well by the United States.
Apr 12, 2009
It's also a place where, I mean, the U.S. had a very bad experience there.
Apr 12, 2009
Barack Obama was a model of presidential leadership in the early stages of this episode.
Apr 8, 2009
He's leading a very different way than we've seen either Democrats or Republicans do.
Apr 8, 2009
He did promise during the campaign that he would put this issue on the agenda in year one of his presidency.
Apr 6, 2009
Yes, but I think that Peter Bergen is right. This is a new, different, and I think in many ways more sophisticated policy.
Apr 6, 2009
We're not going to leave behind a democracy, not a shining city upon a hill, but, if we can create a more decent society that's more stable -- and Peter has written about this in other forums -- that would be a major step forward in…
Apr 6, 2009
Yes, but I -- I think that Peter Bergen is right. This is a new, different, and, I think, in many ways, more sophisticated policy.
Apr 6, 2009
I think we do need to make it a condition of helping this government. I think there should be standards that we insist on, that, if we're going to help prop you up, we expect -- we have certain expectations of that, and we're not going to…
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