Leon Panetta: “I always thought that the strongest presidents are willing to have people who come in who may not represent the same…”

I never thought I would see that in my lifetime.

Well, I think you saw a tragic and historic moment take place in the Oval Office, in which 80 years of United States foreign policy has largely been turned on its head.

The facts have to be presented to the American people, and it's the American people who will judge what is right or wrong.

It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.