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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I know that Mr. Panetta will tell President Obama not what he wants to hear, but what he needs to hear.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Feinstein emphasizes Panetta's honesty in advising the President.

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