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“I think soon after I became director of the CIA - President Obama pulled me into the Oval Office and said: 'Look, I just want you to know that your top priority is to go after Osama bin Laden.'”

Quote by Leon Panetta

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Leon Panetta
Leon Panetta

Leon Panetta is a former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, born on June 28, 1938. He has extensive experience in politics and intelligence, holding multiple government positions. more

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