It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.
Leon Panetta: “It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not…”
On the recordAugust 15, 2026
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Discussing military deployment conditions.
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