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January 6, 2012

Panetta Invokes Korea, Iran Dispute in "Warfare" Scenario 
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Obama unveiled a new military strategy with Defense Secretary Leon
Panetta. In a provocative comment, Panetta invoked the ongoing dispute
with Iran over the Straight of Hormuz in discussing the prospect of
military action abroad.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta: "The nature of warfare today, is that as
you engage, you have to look as how you do it, what forces do you use in
order to confront that enemy, what exactly is involved — I mean,
the reality is that you could face a land war in Korea, and at the same
time face threats in the Straight of Hormuz. We have the capability with
this joint force to deal with those kind of threats, to be able to
confront them, and to be able to win. That's what counts."



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