Leon Panetta: “The sequestration process would have significant consequences due to the uncertainty surrounding the process”

It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.

And ... we’re going to have to respond. And right now, because our missile systems and our supply of weapons being down, this is a vulnerable period for the United States.

It’s poor planning to wind up with your stockpiles of key weapons being depleted.

I think we have to take this intelligence assessment as a real threat to NATO.