David Gergen actually said...

"You think that the president should show more forceful leadership in this case."

"It's very important if he really wants to turn the page for him now to reach out to other leaders in other nations and to form a consensus."

"It is very important, if he really wants to turn the page, for him now to reach out to other leaders in other nations and -- and to form a consensus."

"This is yet another dramatic test for this new president. Since his Cairo speech, especially, the world is looking to him for leadership."