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An aggressor nation or extremist group could gain control of critical switches and derail passenger trains, or trains loaded with lethal chemicals.

From Leon Panetta

Companies should be able to share specific threat information with the government without the prospect of lawsuits hanging over their head.

From Leon Panetta

I don't usually comment on columnists' ideas of what I'm thinking. That's a dangerous game to get into.

From Leon Panetta

I think what both Republicans and Democrats need to do and the leaders on both sides is to recognize that if sequester takes place, it would be disastrous for our national defense and very frankly for a lot of very important domestic programs. They have a responsibility to come together, find the money necessary to de-trigger sequester.

From Leon Panetta

If the Iraqis fail to implement the reforms, if they fail to get a handle on the violence, there's nothing the United States can do, militarily or otherwise, that can solve those problems. They have to assume the primary responsibility to govern themselves.

From Leon Panetta

There's no question that the main location of Al Qaida is in tribal areas of Pakistan.

From Leon Panetta

Winning in Afghanistan is having a country that is stable enough to ensure that there is no safe haven for Al Qaida or for a militant Taliban that welcomes Al Qaida. That's really the measure of success for the United States.

From Leon Panetta

The United States will do whatever we have to do to protect our forces.

From Leon Panetta

You know, one thing I've learned over 40 years is that when you have jobs in Washington, you do it day by day and that's what I'm doing as secretary of defense.

From Leon Panetta

I don't engage in hypotheticals.

From Leon Panetta

Leon Panetta

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