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June 28, 2010

CIA Director Panetta Defends Drone Attacks in Pakistan
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Panetta also dismissed recent criticism from the United Nations over the
use of drones to assassinate suspected militants in Pakistan.

Leon Panetta: "We have a responsibility to defend this country, and
that’s what we’re doing. And anyone who suggests that somehow, you know,
we’re employing other tactics here that somehow violate international
law are dead wrong. What we’re doing is defending this country. That’s
what our operations are all about."



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