Leon Panetta actually said...

I suspect that if in fact it ultimately takes effect, we're going to have to do the same thing, sure.

Panetta acknowledges the likelihood of layoffs if sequestration occurs.

03/06/2012

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What we once considered inexhaustible and resilient is, in fact, finite and fragile.

We're still in negotiations with the Iraqis.

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