I want you and the people of Israel to know a few things that have not and will not change. The United States stands firmly with Israel, and we have a rock solid commitment to the security of Israel and… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
Well look, CIA is an agency that has to collect intelligence, do operations. We have to take risks and it's important that we take… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
The one thing that I remember from all of my intelligence briefings and my dealings with the Russians is that when you deal with… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
The fundamental premise is that neither the United States or the international community is going to allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
As a result of the kind of partisan trench warfare that's going on in Washington, the special interests on both sides basically drive the… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
These days, it takes only seconds - seconds - for a picture, a photo, to suddenly become an international headline. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
The consequence could be that we would have an escalation that would take place that would not only involve many lives, but I think… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
Sexual assault has no place in the military. It is a violation of everything that the US military stands for. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
People elected Donald Trump because he acts decisively. He fired James Comey. He didn't fire the entire FBI. If there's something there, the FBI… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
If we don't do something to simplify the tax system, we're going to end up with a national police force of internal revenue agents. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
If the Iraqis fail to implement the reforms, if they fail to get a handle on the violence, there's nothing the United States can… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
Clearly, Russia has lied to the world about what's going on in Ukraine. They have clearly violated the cease-fire agreements. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
In this century, the 21st century, the U.S. recognizes our prosperity and our security depends even more on the Asia-Pacific region. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
I think a quality that a national security adviser must have is the ability to set up procedures. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
