Leon Panetta actually said...

I do not believe that we have to choose between strong fiscal discipline and strong national defense.

Panetta asserts that fiscal discipline can coexist with national defense needs.

02/14/2011

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We have an obligation to provide a quality education to dependents of our servicemembers.