Leon Panetta actually said...

In all our engagements, we remind our Russian counterparts of Russia's obligation to respect the security, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of its neighbors.

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Panetta highlights the need for Russia to respect its neighbors' sovereignty during engagements.

02/14/2011

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