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Leon Panetta
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- Born 28 June 1938
- Age 86
- Birth Place Monterey, California U.S.
- Profession Politician, Lawyer, Political Scientist, Jurist
- Political Party Democratic (1971-present)
- In Office 23rd United States Secretary Of Defense July 1, 2011 - February 26, 2013, 3rd Director Of The Central Intelligence Agency February 13, 2009 - June 30, 2011, 18th White House Chief Of Staff July 17, 1994 - January 20, 1997, 29th Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget January 21, 1993 - July 17, 1994, Chair Of The House Budget Committee January 3, 1989 - January 21, 1993, Member Of TheU.S. House Of Representativesfrom California January 3, 1977 - January 21, 1993
- Residence Carmel Valley Village
- Awards Army Commendation Medal
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Leon Panetta BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Jan 2025
Leon Edward Panetta: A Life in Public Service Born June 28, 1938, Leon Panetta is a prominent figure in American Democratic politics. His career spans decades of service at the highest levels of government. He served in the US House of Representatives (1977-1993), representing California. Under Pres...
Leon Panetta PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Sylvia Varni |
| Children | 3, including Jimmy |
| Education | Santa Clara University (BA, JD) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Leon Panetta
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| United States Secretary of Defense | 1 July 2011 - 27 February 2013 |
| White House Chief of Staff | 17 July 1994 - 20 January 1997 |
| Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | 13 February 2009 - 30 June 2011 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 5 January 1993 - 22 January 1993 |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | 3 January 1991 - 3 January 1993 |
LEON PANETTA NEWS
Osama raid: US did not trust Pak due to relation with terrorist networks, says ex-CIA director
May 03, 2016 10:42 am
"There are so many questions raised about whether or not we could trust Pakistan that the president decided that we should do it alone," said Panetta
India an important country in the region: Panetta
October 26, 2012 10:29 am
Whatever India can do to bring stability in Afghanistan would be very helpful,says Defense Secretary.
Pre-emptive action possible over cyber threat: Leon Panetta
October 12, 2012 11:00 am
US defense secretary urging stronger action to bolster America's defenses against such plots.
'Shamoon' virus most destructive yet for private sector: Panetta
October 12, 2012 10:36 am
The attack on Saudi's ARAMCO was probably the most destructive attack business sector has seen to date.
Panetta says Karzai should thank allied forces
October 06, 2012 1:16 pm
Afghan president has complained that US is failing to go after militants based in Pakistan.
US moving towards technology sharing with India: Pentagon
October 03, 2012 11:00 pm
Earlier Ashton Carter was entrusted to remove bureaucratic hurdles in defence trade with India.
US pulls embassy staff from Tunisia,Sudan
September 17, 2012 12:51 am
After al-Qaeda threat,non-essential staff told to leave countries
US will not tolerate attacks on its citizens
September 16, 2012 1:05 am
Obama sent his tough message in his weekly address to the nation,which came a day after he received bodies of the four Americans killed in the Benghazi attack.
Barack Obama warns US won't tolerate attacks on its citizens
September 15, 2012 4:23 pm
We have to be prepared in the event that these demonstrations get out of control: Panetta
Netanyahu takes US to task on Iran
September 12, 2012 1:32 am
The world tells Israel wait,theres still time. And I say,Wait for what? Wait until when? said Netanyahu.
