I believe very strongly that the President has the constitutional power as Commander in Chief to take steps that he believes are necessary to protect this country and protect our national interests.
Leon Panetta: “I believe very strongly that the President has the constitutional power as Commander in Chief to take steps that he…”
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Panetta asserts the President's constitutional authority to act in national interest.
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