Leon Panetta actually said...
I don't think it is in keeping with what our country is all about. We're the strongest military power on the face of the earth. And we have never had to display that power to the world in order to prove it. We know who we are. We know our strengths. And very frankly, our view has always been that we should appreciate our liberties and our freedoms, because in a democracy, the most important thing is that we protect the values that our country is all about.
Context
Panetta expresses concern about displaying military power in a parade, stating it is not necessary for the U.S.
07/01/2019