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Leon Panetta: the end result of that is going to be conflict, and it could very well jeopardize our national security

On the recordMay 22, 2012
the end result of that is going to be conflict, and it could very well jeopardize our national security
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta warns against relying solely on military force for asserting rights.

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