Obama really does recognize the threats that are out there; I think he understands the world. He understands the role of America in that troubled world.
Leon PanettaRising sea levels, severe draughts, the melting of the polar caps, the more frequent and devastating natural disasters all raise demand for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Leon PanettaI don't usually comment on columnists' ideas of what I'm thinking. That's a dangerous game to get into.
Leon Panetta