David Gergen actually said...

"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."

"I think people ought to have a higher level of respect for him after this trip, and thank him for doing what he did."

"Listen, the United States gave nothing away. Bill Clinton went in the -- in the capacity as a private citizen. That is why the emphasis on privacy is so important."