Leon Panetta actually said...

Hopefully by mid to the latter part of 2013, we will be able to make a transition from a combat role to a training, advice, and assist role.

Panetta expressed hope for transitioning U.S. troops' roles in Afghanistan by 2013.

05/09/2012

More Leon Panetta Quotes

If we all look the same, our mission will suffer. If we all think the same, failure is certain.

any further budget reductions beyond those in the current agreements, or constraints on hiring or retention of the Department's civilian wor...

I support this plan.

getting DOD auditable is a 'top priority' and that he would see about accelerating the timetable to getting DOD auditable.