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David Gergen, a former White House advisor to four presidents, wrote a book about Baby Boomers and suggested, based on his own experience, that older leaders in Congress should retire as they may not be as sharp as they once were.

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I just turned 80, and I can tell you, you lose a step. You're not as sharp.

— Episode: "Memorial Day Mailbag."

Episode: "Memorial Day Mailbag."

David Gergen, a former White House advisor to four presidents, wrote a book about Baby Boomers and suggested, based on his own experience, that older leaders in Congress should retire as they may not be as sharp as they once were.

"

I just turned 80, and I can tell you, you lose a step. You're not as sharp.

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