Leon Panetta actually said...

As we draw down over these next 5 years, we are going to be putting another 12,000 or more out, you know, bringing them back.

Panetta discusses the challenges of transitioning veterans as military drawdown occurs.

02/14/2012

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I support a responsible, conditions-based drawdown as called for by the President.

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