David Gergen actually said...

"I think it's very important for the president to find a way to have Mr. Chen and his family come out safely."

"The honor of the United States is at stake with its handling of Mr. Chen."

"It is about the life of a hero who is blind, who escaped from Chinese authorities. And I think most Americans would say when he comes into the U.S. embassy, his protection is a matter of national hono..."

"If he stays in China under the custody of the Chinese and his future is in very much in doubt, I think it's going to be -- it will be a political blow for the Obama administration."