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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
US announces downsizing ground troops by 100,000
January 27, 2012 12:34 pm
Panetta asserts that US will remain a force to contend with anytime and anywhere.
US to expand its drone fleet: Report
January 27, 2012 1:25 am
With China in mind,US plans to set up a new base in Australia and expand its existing one in the Philippines,besides increasing its fleet of drones to cut its burgeoning defence budget,media reports said on Thursday.
US 'fully prepared' for any confrontation with Iran: Panetta
January 19, 2012 4:39 pm
Washington is reported beefing up its naval presence in the Gulf in response to threats by Iran.
Panetta says has 'some idea' who killed Iranian scientist
January 13, 2012 4:02 pm
Panetta asserts US not behind assassination of Iranian scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan.
Video shows marines urinating on Taliban corpses,US vows probe
January 13, 2012 3:34 am
Case has been referred to Naval Criminal Investigative Service,the Navys worldwide law enforcement arm.
Panetta counts 'rising power' India as challenge yet again
January 06, 2012 11:09 am
In its defence strategic review,US says it is investing in long-term strategic partnership with India.
Panetta: Israel must get to damn peace table
December 03, 2011 10:28 am
He urges Israel to take steps to address the Jewish state's 'growing isolation' in Middle East.
US will not surrender its status as global power: Panetta
November 19, 2011 4:36 pm
US is wooing Asian countries,large and small,to help America's security agenda.
Panetta's goof-up: India a 'threat to US'
November 18, 2011 12:29 pm
His office quickly retracted the remarks,saying Washington strongly values close ties with Delhi.
US eyes 'reckless' Pyongyang,China build-up
October 24, 2011 2:06 pm
Leon Panetta has assured allies that the US military will maintain a strong posture in the Pacific.
