Leon Panetta actually said...

Yes, I will. Over the past 2 years, OSD has been working on a Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) that describes the use of DOD appropriated funds for State Department Partnership Program activities.

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Panetta confirms his commitment to improving the State Partnership Program and addressing funding issues.

02/14/2011

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