Well look, CIA is an agency that has to collect intelligence, do operations. We have to take risks and it's important that… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
Red lines are kind of political arguments that are used to try to put people in a corner. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
We have throughout our history been tested when it comes to the institutions of our democracy. And thank God our forefathers were… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
I have tremendous confidence in the ability of government institutions and the American people to do what is right to make sure… — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
The political and substantive reality is that the agenda has to change. I don't think they have any choice. — Leon Panetta Copy Share Image
Today, I think the attitude is that governing is not necessarily good politics, and the result is that it's much more partisan… — 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
