I think the primary message to the world is that the United States is going to remain the strongest military power in the world. Leon Panetta messagemilitarypower Change image and share on social
Iran's continued drive to develop nuclear capabilities, including troubling enrichment activities and past work on weaponization documented by the IAEA, and its continued support to groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and other terrorist organizations make clear that the regime in Tehran is a very grave threat to all of us. Leon Panetta activitycapabilityclear 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
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
She is smart. She is principled. She is tough, and she is ready. Hillary is the single most experienced and prepared person who has ever run for president. Leon Panetta experiencehillaryperson Change image and share on social
When the president went around the table to the country's national security leadership, Hillary was clear: We have to go get bin Laden. And our Special Operations Forces did just that. Leon Panetta binclearcountry Change image and share on social
Red lines are kind of political arguments that are used to try to put people in a corner. Leon Panetta argumentcornerkind Change image and share on social
We either believe in the dignity of the individual, the rule of law, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, or we don't. There is no middle ground. Leon Panetta crueldignitygrind Change image and share on social
Rising sea levels, severe draughts, the melting of the polar caps, the more frequent and devastating natural disasters all raise demand for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Leon Panetta assistancecapdemand Change image and share on social