The most important thing we can do is prosecute the offenders, deal with those that have broken the law and committed this crime. And if we can do that then we can begin to deal with this issue and send a signal this is not a problem that we are going to ignore in the United States military.
Leon PanettaThe White House was so eager to rid itself of Iraq that it was willing to withdraw rather than lock in arrangements that would preserve our influence and interests.
Leon PanettaCompanies should be able to share specific threat information with the government without the prospect of lawsuits hanging over their head.
Leon PanettaThe fundamental premise is that neither the United States or the international community is going to allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.
Leon PanettaI think it's extremely important that the president Donald Trump himself indicate that he too wants to discover the full truth behind what the Russians did to elections 2016.
Leon PanettaSexual assault has no place in the military. It is a violation of everything that the US military stands for.
Leon PanettaI think my best advice would be to separate Donald Trump, the president of the United States from whatever investigation is being conducted by the FBI. I mean, there is something to be said, frankly, about the need for the appointment of an independent prosecutor because the American people are entitled to have a full review of what happened as a result of what the Russians did during our election.
Leon Panetta