Political Quotes

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.

Nov 21, 2011

You have no choice but to keep -- try to keep Pakistan on our side and to remain as friendly as possible under the circumstances.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 20, 2011

So what -- so what if they lose some support back home? They were elected to do a job. They can't get -- if they can't get the job done, they should lose office, not just support, they should lose office.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 20, 2011

We've had a passive president on these negotiations. He's been on the sidelines.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 20, 2011

If you can't get the job done, let's get somebody else in there who can protect the country.

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 31, 2011

This story is going to continue, it has legs, and this controversy is going to deepen. And it could well almost knock him out of the race unless he now come forward and gets the facts himself.

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 31, 2011

She wants an opportunity to have her side told and you just said she's still mulling, and I'm not quite sure what she is mulling.

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 23, 2011

He's trying to set up all the obstruction and blaming the Republicans for stopping things.

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 23, 2011

It is political gamesmanship. And I think most Democrats will tell you that privately. Right from the beginning, this jobs bill, while Democrats especially in the White House believe it would help, was designed to be more of a political…

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 23, 2011

The president is really playing -- and Jessica knows this better than I do. The president is on a dual track policy. On one hand he's trying to set up all the obstruction and blaming the Republicans for stopping things. On the other hand…

transcripts.cnn.com

Politicians like David Gergen