On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
It is totally irresponsible for the congress to allow a sequester to take place that will weaken our defense system
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congress.govIt is totally irresponsible for the congress to allow a sequester to take place that will weaken our defense system
Panetta criticizes Congress for allowing defense cuts that could weaken national security.
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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.
Something, somebody, somewhere failed to do the proper planning for what had to take place in order to properly support our men and women in uniform.
I think America will be back fighting Iran again in a few years, no matter what happens now.