Barack Obama said "I'll always be grateful that you agreed to return to public service." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 7, 2013

I'll always be grateful that you agreed to return to public service.

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Remarks at an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta at Fort Myer

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