Panetta Lauds Nominees For Defense Secretary, CIA Director

[Purveyor]

By Karen Parrish

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today endorsed President Barack Obama’s nominee to succeed him at the helm of the Pentagon.

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Panetta said he is proud of what he and the rest of the national security team accomplished during those years. He commends the president on today’s nominations, he said, and added that Brennan “will be a strong leader” for the CIA.

Hagel, Panetta said, is a patriot, a decorated combat veteran and a dedicated public servant.

“I believe his experience, his judgment [and] his deep understanding of the security issues facing this country make him the right choice to be secretary of defense,” the secretary said.

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[TheKentuckian]

1. Damning indictment the way old Leon has turned out.

[whatchamacallit]

2. Carrying neocon water all the way out the door...