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Leon Panetta: President Obama and SECDEF Panetta recently reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific region and our…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
President Obama and SECDEF Panetta recently reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific region and our Nation's future focus on its security challenges.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta highlights the U.S. commitment to security in the Asia-Pacific region.

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