Richard Gere: Obama Will Be ‘One of Our Great Presidents’
Actor and activist Richard Gere told CNSNews.com on Capitol Hill that President Barack Obama has done an “extraordinary job” in office and will probably go down as one of America's “great presidents.” Gere was on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about religious freedom and human rights in Asia. After his testimony, CNSNews.com asked Gere, “Has President Obama, in your mind, been tough enough on China regarding human rights?” Gere said, “No, no, he [Obama] has a ways to go. I think he’s finding his way of how forceful to be. I know what his own private feelings are – those are clear.” “I think he’s also finding out with the Chinese you have to be very frontal,” said Gere. “You have to be very clear. You have to be unconfused and you must be very strong. I think he’s getting there but he could be stronger, yes.” CNSNews.com also asked Gere, “Are you supportive of his job performance overall?” Gere said, “Overall, I think he’s done an extraordinary job.
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