Apr 5, 2011
Both sides are playing politics with this, Anderson. It's classic. But I do think there is some indications that, as they get closer to a cliff, that both sides are a little weary of taking us over it.
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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Mar 27, 2011
The very fact that neither you nor I have the answer to that question, I think underscores the weakness of the Obama speech.
Mar 27, 2011
But give President Obama his due. On the most important issue that he had to face tonight, why he went in, I thought he made a very, very strong case.
Mar 27, 2011
When President Obama, the president of the United States, commits himself to a course of action, it matters to the whole world.
Mar 27, 2011
I thought, in general, he made a compelling case, a very strong case for intervention itself on humanitarian grounds.
Mar 21, 2011
the president has to do is keep the Arab nations on board, too, because there's a lot of wavering among the Arab nations.
Mar 21, 2011
what the President has to do is keep the Arab nations on board, too, because there's a lot of wavering among the Arab nations.
Mar 21, 2011
Well, the President has been working very hard today to try to keep the power structure together.
Mar 21, 2011
if we recognize them as the legitimate government of Libya and then can turn over those $30 billion in assets, we're moving toward training them.
Mar 20, 2011
The hypocrisy comes of course, when we intervene against Gadhafi, our enemy, but you have a green light to our friends to crush the opposition.
Mar 20, 2011
I just don't think the President can sit here and have Gadhafi in power indefinitely.
Mar 20, 2011
I don't think it's going to be through bombing him. I do think they hope to by -- I think they hope for two things, one, that the sanctions will really tighten on him, and, secondly, very importantly, what Fouad said, and that is that his…
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