Leon Panetta: “A strong national security cannot be just dependent on our military…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012

A strong national security cannot be just dependent on our military power and our military weaponry and our military men and women.

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Panetta emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and development for national security.

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