Leon Panetta actually said...

a choice between fiscal discipline and a strong national defense is a false choice.

Panetta emphasizes the importance of balancing fiscal discipline with national defense.

02/28/2012

More Leon Panetta Quotes

Withdrawals in July should be modest.

I take the Nation's defense very seriously, as I know all Members of Congress do.

I think it is pretty clear we can't succeed in Afghanistan if we are not succeeding in Pakistan in terms of controlling the safe havens and ...

To be free, we must be secure. That is my pledge to you if I am confirmed as Secretary of Defense.