Leon Panetta actually said...

So as we hear today about various different programs and areas where we think that this budget is cutting too much, it would be most helpful--and I doubt this will happen, but I will ask for it anyway--that if, as people are making those criticisms, they point out where they would like to find the money.

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Panetta requests specific suggestions for budget adjustments.

02/14/2012

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