I suddenly realized at the CIA that I had to make life-and-death decisions about people.
Leon PanettaClearly, Russia has lied to the world about what's going on in Ukraine. They have clearly violated the cease-fire agreements.
Leon PanettaRussians understand strength, and if they feel that their opponents are weak, they will take advantage of it.
Leon PanettaIf 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