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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
Taliban trying to create havoc in Afghanistan: Panetta
August 15, 2012 11:52 am
Taliban is trying to create havoc in country as it is unable to regain any lost territory: Panetta.
US service members to march in gay pride parade
July 20, 2012 11:46 am
The exception was being made for San Diego's Gay Pride Parade that will take place Saturday.
India to benefit most from reformed defence export rules: US
June 29, 2012 2:55 pm
US is effecting changes to its defence export rules that will aid India,says Leon Panetta.
US contradicts Taliban,says India did not say no on Afghanistan
June 19, 2012 12:21 pm
In commentary Taliban said that Indians had 'negative' answer to Panetta's wish list for India on Afghanistan.
Taliban praise India for resisting USs Afghan call
June 18, 2012 1:21 am
India hasnt increase military role
Taliban praises India for resisting US pressure on Afghanistan
June 17, 2012 6:08 pm
Taliban also vowed not to allow use of the Afghan soil for anyone's detriment.
'No silver bullet' for situation in Syria: US
June 12, 2012 1:46 pm
Remark suggest Pentagon chief and Barack Obama's administration remain reluctant.
Angry over Panetta remarks,Kayani refuses to meet top US official
June 11, 2012 12:27 pm
Unnamed Pak official indicated the request was turned down because of allegations by US that Pak was not doing enough to rein in militants.
Panetta's remarks on militant safe havens misplaced: Pak
June 09, 2012 5:43 pm
Pakistan rejects US Defence Secretary's remarks about presence of militant 'safe havens' in the country.
Zardari plays down Panetta's remarks on Pak
June 09, 2012 2:23 pm
We are victims of terror,says Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari.
