I think soon after I became director of the CIA - President Obama pulled me into the Oval Office and said: 'Look, I just want you to know that your top priority is to go after Osama bin Laden.' Leon Panetta binciadirector Change image and share on social
Go forward, knowing that you are greater than the challenges of your time. Leon Panetta challengeforwardgreat Change image and share on social
Winning in Afghanistan is having a country that is stable enough to ensure that there is no safe haven for Al Qaida or for a militant Taliban that welcomes Al Qaida. That's really the measure of success for the United States. Leon Panetta afghanistancountryensure share on social
Iran is isolating itself from the rest of the world. Leon Panetta iranisolaterest Change image and share on social
Well, the United States is a Pacific power. And we have always had a presence in the Pacific. Leon Panetta pacificpowerpresence Change image and share on social
In this century, the 21st century, the U.S. recognizes our prosperity and our security depends even more on the Asia-Pacific region. Leon Panetta 21stasiacentury Change image and share on social
The American Dream has been defended, in every generation, by the brave men and women willing to fight and die for America. They are our greatest national treasure. They deserve a serious Commander-in-Chief. Leon Panetta americaamericanbrave share on social
Well look, CIA is an agency that has to collect intelligence, do operations. We have to take risks and it's important that we take risks and that we know that we have the support of the government and we have the support of the American people in what we're doing. Leon Panetta agencyamericancia share on social
You don't deploy forces into harm's way without knowing what's going on. Leon Panetta deployforceharm Change image and share on social