David Gergen actually said...

"I think they did have a very personal chemistry that enabled him to stay on."

"the inside factional fighting, I think, has assumed almost legendary proportions."

"I don't think it really helps the president. I mean, you cannot separate Dick Cheney out from George W. Bush in the public's mind."

"I think there are some legitimate criticisms being aimed at George Tenet and this book. But, fundamentally -- I have known this fellow a long time. He's, fundamentally, a very decent guy."