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Leon Panetta: I think we can do it under the plan we've presented, but it clearly is an additional risk.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I think we can do it under the plan we've presented, but it clearly is an additional risk.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta acknowledges risks in military capability due to budget cuts.

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