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Leon Panetta: I don't think it's the right time for a BRAC process where we may not save a dime, frankly.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I don't think it's the right time for a BRAC process where we may not save a dime, frankly.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta expressed concerns about the timing of a BRAC process amid global posture decisions.

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