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Leon Panetta: Somebody needs to get fired.

On the recordMarch 23, 2025
Somebody needs to get fired.
Said by
Leon Panetta
Democratic · California
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Panetta criticized the inclusion of a journalist in sensitive military discussions.

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