Leon Panetta actually said...

the best way to ensure that those kinds of mistakes are not made is to rely on the process, our democratic process.

Panetta emphasizes the importance of democratic processes to avoid mistakes in governance.

02/04/2009

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I think the key is not to take the simple way out, which is to reduce everything by some kind of percentage across the board.

This isn't a cost that we ought to bear. It's a cost that NATO and others ought to bear as well.

We believe a relationship with the ISF will be an important part of a broader enduring partnership with the Iraqi people.

It is profoundly in the American national interest that it emerge as a strategic partner for the United States.