Leon Panetta actually said...

I will ensure that the Department undertakes a thorough policy review to identify the best strategies to reduce the impact of tobacco products on our servicemembers and their families.

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Panetta commits to reviewing policies to mitigate tobacco's impact on military personnel.

02/14/2011

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