After every major conflict - World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the fall of the Soviet Union - what happened was that we ultimately hollowed out the force, largely by doing deep across-the-board cuts. Leon Panetta boardconflictcut share on social
The United States is going to defend itself under any circumstances. Leon Panetta circumstancedefendstate Change image and share on social
The fundamental premise is that neither the United States or the international community is going to allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. Leon Panetta communitydevelopfundamental Change image and share on social
I know that young people sometimes, caught up in the moment, make some very foolish decisions. Leon Panetta catchdecisionfoolish Change image and share on social
During my time as CIA Director and Secretary of Defense, Hillary was a strong supporter of our efforts to protect our homeland, decimate al-Qaeda, and bring Osama bin Laden to justice. Leon Panetta binbringcia Change image and share on social
The United States will do whatever we have to do to protect our forces. Leon Panetta forceprotectstate Change image and share on social
There's no question that the main location of Al Qaida is in tribal areas of Pakistan. Leon Panetta arealocationmain Change image and share on social
You know, one thing I've learned over 40 years is that when you have jobs in Washington, you do it day by day and that's what I'm doing as secretary of defense. Leon Panetta daydefensehave Change image and share on social