Leon Panetta: “We are convinced that it would result in hollowing out the force and…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

We are convinced that it would result in hollowing out the force and inflicting severe damage to our national defense.

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Panetta warns of the dangers of further budget cuts to national defense.

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