I am starting to like Panetta.

[Flesh Thorn]

NEW DELHI – Just two days after a drone strike killed Al Qaeda's second-in-command, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta made it clear Wednesday that such attacks will continue as long as the U.S. needs to defend itself against terrorists that threaten America.
Speaking in India -- on Pakistan's doorstep -- Panetta unapologetically dismissed suggestions that the strikes could violate Pakistan's sovereignty.
"This is about our sovereignty as well," he said when answering questions from the audience after a speech at an Indian think tank.
And he was blunt about the difficulties in the U.S. relationship with Pakistan, as insurgents continue to find safe haven there, despite repeated protests from American leaders.


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[rgrokelley]

If it wasn't for Panetta, the Bin Laden raid wouldn't have happened. He did it on his own, not letting the president in on it until after it was well underway. He may be a liberal weenie, but he is one who cares about the United States.

[Jim]

If it wasn't for Panetta, the Bin Laden raid wouldn't have happened. He did it on his own, not letting the president in on it until after it was well underway. He may be a liberal weenie, but he is one who cares about the United States.

Concure!