David Gergen actually said...

"What he's talking about is trying to get people out of harm's way, and then we may have to leave some sort of contingency force there for a long period of time, and he's not -- he doesn't feel pressur..."

"I think he made a mistake. And, you know, it's in line with his argument that we might be there a hundred years."

"The first and most important thing is that he choose someone who is seen as a serious person of gravitas, someone who could become president."

"He wants to cut taxes, but, boy, he wants to go after those CEOs who are making lots -- with lots of money."