I sure as hell hope it does not happen. I think, as I said, it would be a terrible reflection, I think, on the Congress and the leadership of this country if the leadership of both parties were not able to come together and de-trigger that mechanism.
Panetta expresses hope that Congress will avoid sequester, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation.
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