I think a quality that a national security adviser must have is the ability to set up procedures.
Leon PanettaToday, I think the attitude is that governing is not necessarily good politics, and the result is that it's much more partisan and much more divided.
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 PanettaRussians understand strength, and if they feel that their opponents are weak, they will take advantage of it.
Leon Panetta