David Gergen actually said...

"This party needs a chairman that can keep his mouth shut and try to keep peace, not one who throws oil on the flames."

"You have to say the man is serious about national security."

"You know, you can disagree with Dick Cheney, as I do on many issues, but you have to say the man is serious about national security."

"I think the president has been very calm. I think he's going to get a lot of credit if this thing turns around."