Leon Panetta quotes - page 4

Leon Panetta is an American public servant and politician recognized for his leadership in government and national security. His distinguished career includes serving as Secretary of Defense, Director of the CIA, and White House Chief of Staff. He continues to influence public policy and mentor future leaders. Here are 81 of his quotes:

I think soon after I became director of the CIA - President Obama pulled me into the Oval Office and said: 'Look, I just want you to know that your top priority is to go after Osama bin Laden.'

Leon Panetta

One demonstration of extremists, any more than a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in the United States, is not necessarily reflective of what the rest of the country feels.

Leon Panetta

The one thing that I remember from all of my intelligence briefings and my dealings with the Russians is that when you deal with the Russians, you have to deal with them from strength, not from weakness.

Leon Panetta

Russians understand strength, and if they feel that their opponents are weak, they will take advantage of it.

Leon Panetta

Clearly, Russia has lied to the world about what's going on in Ukraine. They have clearly violated the cease-fire agreements.

Leon Panetta