Sep 26, 2012
The United States really does not want to get into a conflict with Iran.
David Gergen
The Public Record
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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Sep 26, 2012
Bob Gates, our outgoing defense secretary, has been in government over 30 years, told me before he left this Iranian problem is the most difficult problem he'd seen in government in over 30 years. The hardest problem to solve. There are no…
Sep 26, 2012
The Obama administration deserves credit. They have done a lot of work with the Israelis on defense, you know, protection, on missile protection and that sort of thing.
Sep 26, 2012
The Israelis are telling the United States look, the red line is when the Iranians get the technological capability to build a bomb, we then feel we have to attack.
Sep 24, 2012
At a time like this as you say with so much turmoil in the Middle East, to refuse to meet Middle Eastern leaders, the president of Asia, Egypt wanted a meeting, you know, Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel...
Sep 24, 2012
It's almost inexplicable except this White House has been focused on this campaign for a long time and it's paying off at the polls but it's not paying off in terms of foreign policy.
Sep 24, 2012
At a time like this, as you say, with so much turmoil in the Middle East, to refuse to meet Middle Eastern leaders, the president of Egypt wanted a meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel.
Sep 24, 2012
They matter enormously. And one of the models that President Obama has and President George H.W. Bush, President Bush senior.
Sep 24, 2012
It's almost inexplicable, except this White House has been focused on this campaign for a long time and it's paying off at the polls, but it's not paying off in terms of foreign policy.
Sep 17, 2012
This is very consistent I think with Romney as someone -- you know, he wavered back and forth in his statements but... the Palestinians just don't believe in it, and therefore it's not going to happen.
Sep 17, 2012
This is very consistent I think with Romney, someone -- he wavers back and forth in his statements.
Sep 12, 2012
If two-thirds of the people in the country already think that we are going to be in better shape a year from now, why change horses in midstream?
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