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October 7th, 2014
10:32 PM ET

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta slams Obama on ISIS, leadership

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta criticizes Pres. Barack Obama's leadership style and decisions on Iraq and Syria in his candid memoir, "Worthy Fights."

Panetta's comments are a stinging rebuke of Obama at a crucial point in his administration as the President battles multiple national security threats, including ISIS, a resurgent Russia and the spread of Ebola.

Former defense secretary lays out disagreements with President Obama

In a fiery debate, Former House Speaker, Republican Newt Gingrich and Former Deputy White House Press Secretary for President Obama, Bill Burton discuss Panetta's controversial comments.

Will Panetta's comments hurt Obama's foreign policy?


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