Leon Panetta actually said...

Secretary Panetta has described the defense sequestration cuts as catastrophic, inflicting severe damage to our national defense for generations.

Panetta warns about the long-term damage of defense budget cuts.

03/20/2012

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You're dealing with a very serious deficit issue and debt issue.

I think there has to be a greater sense of urgency with regards to the cyber potential, not only now, but in the future.

I appreciate your leadership on this issue.

the Department has made it clear that we prefer a smaller ready force to a larger force that lacks sufficient training and equipment to perf...