Jan 25, 2009
This is a time when there's great weakness in political leadership both on the Palestinian side where the leadership is fractured between the West Bank and Gaza.
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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Jan 22, 2009
They cannot allow this kind of stuff to creep into bridges to nowhere to creep into this stimulus package.
Jan 21, 2009
If he can, by following through on his campaign promises, create confidence in the government, maybe it can make people more confident about the economic future.
Jan 21, 2009
Never happened before, to my knowledge. And I think it's a very good move.
Jan 21, 2009
I think they're having a very hard time sorting that out. But in appointing these two envoys today, I think they made ideal appointments.
Jan 21, 2009
If he can -- by following through on his campaign promises, create confidence in the government, maybe it can make people more confident about the economic future and help to get the economic wheels moving again.
Jan 20, 2009
I think, any time you get a circus like this surrounding a potential nomination or naming, it makes it somewhat less likely that it will happen.
Jan 20, 2009
It seems to me we have had a very serious day, Barack Obama's first day in office, and now we have sort of a circus-like ending to it, with both the John Roberts story about the -- taking the oath again, and now the Caroline Kennedy story…
Jan 19, 2009
The White House staff wants to get cracking tomorrow morning at 7:45 for senior staff meeting.
Jan 19, 2009
It's important to remember, when Bill Clinton became president, nine straight presidents had served in a uniform. He had not.
Jan 18, 2009
That's going to send a powerful message to Democrats, as well as Republicans, sitting up there on the platform with him about the will of the people and what they want to see from Barack Obama.
Jan 18, 2009
There are going to be points of disagreement between Republicans and Democrats, no question about it.
Jan 18, 2009
I think the country is certainly willing and ready to rally around Obama and rally around the cause of change.
Jan 15, 2009
As long as he personally has the public behind him, he can overcome the sentiment against some of these bills.
Jan 15, 2009
I will tell you this, that if it plays out too long, I think he really will get more and more hurt.
Jan 15, 2009
I think the pressure is really on because of the historic nature of this presidency and also because of the extraordinary moment in which we find ourselves with this terrible recession.
Jan 15, 2009
I think that's right but I must say, there are indications that he has a letter from an accountant or lawyer saying that he didn't have to pay these taxes.
Jan 15, 2009
He has to capture the moment where the nation is, he has to capture the moment of where he is, and then he has to lift our spirits.
Jan 14, 2009
This was a very significant personal victory today in the Senate for Barack Obama.
Jan 14, 2009
He deserves credit for that and that he's put us on a successful path to beat back terrorism both in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jan 14, 2009
It was gracious toward Barack Obama. It had a certain humility to it.
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