Leon Panetta actually said...

I think it is pretty clear we can't succeed in Afghanistan if we are not succeeding in Pakistan in terms of controlling the safe havens and the cross-border operations.

Context

Panetta emphasizes the need for success in Pakistan to achieve goals in Afghanistan.

02/14/2011

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