David Gergen actually said...

"He has tough decisions ahead, but I think it underscores the fact that, as commander-in-chief, in this incident, he did very well by the United States."

"He -- the president has some tough choices ahead. But one has to say up front that Barack Obama was a model of presidential leadership in the early stages of this episode."

"I think his focus has to be on the economy."

"It's sort of like leading from behind instead of in front."