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Leon Panetta: I think he's trying to make -- make Americans understand what's involved here when a loved one is lost.

On the recordOctober 18, 2017
I think he's trying to make -- make Americans understand what's involved here when a loved one is lost.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta discusses Kelly's attempt to address the emotional impact of losing a loved one in military service.

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