Leon Panetta actually said...

The most important thing in these crises is to present the truth to the American people.

Panetta emphasized the necessity of honesty from the president during a crisis, criticizing Trump's tendency to shade the truth.

03/08/2020

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I have great respect for you and for this institution.

I think that combination does make clear that they're going to be able to govern and secure themselves at that point.