I suddenly realized at the CIA that I had to make life-and-death decisions about people.
Leon PanettaI want to reassert again the position of the United States that with regards to Iran, we will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, period. We will not allow them to develop a nuclear weapon, and we will exert all options in the effort to ensure that that does not happen...The United States stands firmly with Israel, and we have a rock solid commitment to the security of Israel and to the security of its citizens.
Leon PanettaAn aggressor nation or extremist group could gain control of critical switches and derail passenger trains, or trains loaded with lethal chemicals.
Leon PanettaThe political and substantive reality is that the agenda has to change. I don't think they have any choice.
Leon Panetta