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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

Other Related Pages:

  • Democratic 1971 Present

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
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1977 - 3 January 1979
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1979 - 3 January 1981
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1981 - 3 January 1983
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1983 - 3 January 1985
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1985 - 3 January 1987
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1987 - 3 January 1989
Member of the United States House of Representatives 3 January 1989 - 3 January 1991
Director of the Office of Management and Budget 21 January 1993 - 17 July 1994

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.

Won’t 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.

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