Leon Panetta: “I will build on the efficiencies identified by Secretary Gates and…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011

I will build on the efficiencies identified by Secretary Gates and work with the Department's leadership to manage defense spending prudently.

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Panetta outlines his approach to managing defense spending effectively.

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