Leon Panetta: “I think there is. I think in the discussions I have had there, I think…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011

I think there is. I think in the discussions I have had there, I think they really do want their country to succeed.

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Panetta expresses optimism about Afghanistan's desire for success despite challenges.

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Leon Panetta: “I think there is. I think in the discussions I have had there, I think they really do want their country to succeed.”