On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
Let me be clear, you cannot take a half a trillion dollars out of the defense budget and not increase the risks.
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congress.govLet me be clear, you cannot take a half a trillion dollars out of the defense budget and not increase the risks.
Panetta emphasizes the risks of significant defense budget cuts.
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