On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
We must preserve capabilities that are most important to protecting our vital interests, and we must avoid hollowing out the force and breaking faith with the men and women who are fighting for us.
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congress.govLeon Panetta: “We must preserve capabilities that are most important to protecting our vital interests, and we must avoid hollowing out…”
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Panetta emphasizes the need to maintain military capabilities amidst budget cuts.
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