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Decades-Old Nuclear Standoff Finally Ends ... With New Zealand
September 23, 2012 A little-known, but longtime nuclear standoff ended this week when U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted a 26-year-old ban that kept New Zealand naval ships from docking at U.S. bases. The ban stems from New Zealand's nuclear-free policy that forbids U.S. nuclear ships into its ports.
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U.S. Is Running Out Of Patience With Pakistan, Panetta Says
June 7, 2012 The defense secretary expresses frustration with terrorists' ability to attack U.S. forces in Afghanistan because they have safe havens in Pakistan.
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U.S., Vietnam Exchange Pieces Of History: Two Soldiers' Last Writings
June 4, 2012 In Hanoi, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta returned a North Vietnamese soldier's diary. Vietnam's defense minister gave Panetta an American Army sergeant's letters. The exchange marks another milestone in the countries' relations.
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Panetta Sees End Of U.S. 'Combat Role' In Afghanistan Next Year
February 1, 2012 The U.S. and NATO are aiming to end their combat operations in Afghanistan next year, the defense secretary told reporters today. They'll continue to focus on training and advising Afghan forces.
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U.S. Military Lowers Flag, Marking End of Iraq War
December 15, 2011 In a low-key ceremony at the Baghdad airport, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and others marked the occasion. After nearly nine years of war and the deaths of 4,500 U.S. military personnel, almost all troops have left the country.
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Flooding Continues In Heartland; Fires Coming Under Control In Arizona
June 22, 2011 About 11,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in Minot, N.D. And flooding continues to the south in other states.
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Panetta: Al-Qaida 'In Disarray'
June 9, 2011 With bin Laden dead, "we have a unique opportunity to make new gains on al-Qaida," he tells the Senate Armed Services Committee as the confirmation hearing on his nomination to be secretary of Defense begins.
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What Panetta Told McCain About Bin Laden And 'Enhanced Interrogation'
May 16, 2011 "There was no one essential ... piece of information that led us" to the al-Qaida leader, the CIA chief said in a letter. And some detainees subjected to "enhanced interrogation" lied about key information — the identity of a bin Laden courier.
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Obama's Reshuffled National Security Team Has Familiar, Bush-Era Feel
April 28, 2011 President Obama chose officials as part of his national security team who should be easily confirmed by the Senate. They also have a familiar, Bush-era feel.
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Reports: Bush's Iraq Ambassador To Be Next Ambassador To Afghanistan
April 27, 2011 Stories this morning also repeat what NPR reported earlier this month — that CIA Director Leon Panetta will be taking over at the Pentagon, while Gen. David Petraeus moves from the war in Afghanistan to the CIA.
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Gen. Petraeus Being 'Seriously Considered' To Head CIA
April 4, 2011 Several sources, including government officials, say that when Defense Secretary Robert Gates steps down later this year it's possible that CIA Director Leon Panetta will move to the Pentagon. Then Petraeus might take over the CIA.
