Leon Panetta: “This is a self-inflicted wound. We do not have to do this.”

The message that went out from this meeting to the world is that United States credibility in dealing with our allies has taken a real hit.

I think it's a -- it is something we've got to pay attention to because I think this is a dangerous moment. If we're facing other lone wolf terrorists in this country.

The facts have to be presented to the American people, and it's the American people who will judge what is right or wrong.

Autocrats that once operated in their own spheres of influence have now joined together in an axis of mutual support and aggression.