Leon Panetta actually said...

we have to keep that strait open.

Panetta emphasizes the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open against Iranian threats.

05/22/2012

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I have a deep appreciation for the very important role that is played by this committee in trying to achieve fiscal discipline.

a choice between fiscal discipline and a strong national defense is a false choice.

At best it might postpone it maybe 1, possibly 2 years.

The budget numbers that we have projected for the next 10 years and that Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey had to live under were passed...