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

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I suspect that if in fact it ultimately takes effect, we're going to have to do the same thing, sure.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta acknowledges the likelihood of layoffs if sequestration occurs.

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