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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
India to seek access to Headley wife,Rana in US talks
June 09, 2012 3:32 am
The strategic dialogue,an annual feature,will cover a large number of other subjects,ranging from counter-terrorism and civil nuclear cooperation to regional issues.
Panetta terror remarks strain ties more: Pak
June 09, 2012 3:18 am
Panetta terror remarks strain ties more: Pak
Pak fumes at Leon Panetta's terror remarks
June 08, 2012 12:05 pm
Panetta had said that US was losing patience with Pakistan on issue of militant safe havens.
Panetta: Patience with Pakistan 'reaching limits'
June 07, 2012 5:19 pm
Panetta repeatedly emphasized U.S. frustration with attackers crossing the border from Pakistan.
Wont limit sale of Javelin missile to India: Panetta
June 07, 2012 1:53 am
He also said the US is working to streamline its bureaucratic processes to facilitate military sales to India.
US says India lynchpin of rebalancing strategy
June 07, 2012 1:50 am
Defence cooperation with India is a lynchpin in this strategy.
India expresses uneasiness over US plans to counter China in Asia-Pac
June 06, 2012 9:39 pm
India has voiced concern over US move to shift bulk of its naval fleet to Asia-Pacific region.
On India visit,Leon Panetta says drone attacks in Pak will continue
June 06, 2012 8:28 pm
Panetta's assertion came a day after Pak summoned US envoy and lodged protest over drone strikes.
US pledges measures to provide dual use technology access to India
June 06, 2012 4:55 pm
India has been contending that US norms are leading to denial of export of such sophisticated items.
As global power,India meeting their responsibilities: Pentagon
June 06, 2012 10:53 am
During his ongoing visit,Panetta has expressed gratitude for what India has done in Afghanistan.
