On the issue of Israel, I can assure you that we view the relationship with Israel as an essential relationship; essential to their security, essential to our security, and essential to the security of that region.
Panetta highlights the critical nature of U.S.-Israel relations for regional security.
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It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.
Well, it should not have happened. I don’t care what excuses you want to use, it should not have happened.
And ... we’re going to have to respond. And right now, because our missile systems and our supply of weapons being down, this is a vulnerable period for the United States.
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