David Gergen actually said...

"If you were told by your secretary of defense and by your commanders, 'If you release these photos, Mr. President, we may get some people shot.' You're the commander in chief, would you do it? I think..."

"I think in these situations you can't think about who is going to be pleased and who's not. I think you have to think about what's the right decision for the president and assume good policies ultimat..."

"This party needs a chairman who can keep his mouth shut and try to keep peace, not one who throws oil on the flames."

"They will -- they will come back. They will find their voice."