David Gergen actually said...

"Well, I think the White House and the Secretary of State have been very carefully trying to describe this as a private mission, a humanitarian mission."

"I think that's nonsense and heartless. As much as I respect John Bolton for some of his views, I just sharply disagree here. Listen, the United States gave nothing away."

"All indications are that the signals actually came from the North Koreans through the families that if Bill Clinton were to come that would be enough to trigger it."

"The White House does not want to be seen in a position of, we wanted -- in -- in exchange for the women, we will take a softer line on nuclear talks."