David Gergen actually said...

"I think this controversy over honorary degrees is rather silly on the part of the university."

"The most important thing is these graduates are coming into the toughest job market in over a quarter of a century."

"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..."