David Gergen actually said...

"Every administration in recent years has made the bargain on the side of security as opposed to supporting in a forthright way the forces of democracy."

"But did they have a backup plan? No. Have they been consistent on this? No."

"But I think you would agree that every administration in recent years has made the bargain on the side of security as opposed to supporting in a forthright way the forces of democracy that were buildi..."

"No, they have had lots of mixed messages. They were very wobbly in the beginning."