Leon Panetta actually said...

Yes, I believe that continuing to engage with foreign partners through counterterrorism and capacity-building efforts, and maintaining stron...

The Department recognizes the defense industrial base is more global, commercial, and financially complex than ever before.

We must ensure that future defense spending decisions are strategically informed and focused on priorities and risks.

I trust our military leadership to make the right decision based on their assessment of the conditions on the ground.