David Gergen actually said...

"I just think that's very dangerous for him. And let's salute John McCain today for being as gracious as he was."

"If an American president is popular in publics overseas, it strengthens his hand in negotiation and diplomacy."

"It seems premature... they clearly are betting on the expectations, rather than realization, on ideals, rather than realization."

"All my experience in the White House points to the idea that if an American president is popular in public's overseas, it strengthens its hand in negotiation and diplomacy."