David Gergen actually said...

"I have to tell you, I also think though that John and Cindy McCain deserve an enormous amount of appreciation for the way they have decided not to exploit their son who went to Iraq."

"I think both sides in this case -- this is one of the better parts of it -- this campaign leads a lot to be desired on some substantive issues. But in terms of the personal side of it, I think both si..."

"This is Barack Obama's statement. It was very brief. He said, of course, he accepts the apology, but he's going to -- he's going to go on and speak out about this personal responsibility."

"I think John and Cindy McCain deserve an enormous amount of appreciation for the way they have decided not to exploit their son who went to Iraq."