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Leon Panetta: It is in the interest of both countries to have a trusting relationship because terrorism is an enemy not just for the…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
It is in the interest of both countries to have a trusting relationship because terrorism is an enemy not just for the United States. It is an enemy for Pakistan.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta highlights mutual interests in combating terrorism.

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