Leon Panetta actually said...

President Obama has said that further reductions will continue 'at a steady pace' until the end of 2014 when Afghan forces will assume full responsibility for the security of their country.

Context

Panetta references Obama's plan for gradual troop reductions in Afghanistan.

03/06/2012

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