it is totally irresponsible for the congress to allow a sequester to take place that will weaken our defense system
Leon Panetta: “it is totally irresponsible for the congress to allow a sequester to take place that will weaken our defense system”
On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
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Panetta criticizes Congress for allowing defense cuts that could weaken national security.
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