Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to the crew and workers from General Dynamics Electric Boat in front of the Virginia-class attack submarine to be commissioned the USS Mississippi in Groton, Conn., Nov. 17, 2011. Panetta observed the final phase in the building of the submarine, which will be finished a year ahead of schedule and 15 million dollars under budget. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
U.S. Defense Chief Calls China, India 'Threats' -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta appeared to call China and India "threats" on Thursday, in comments that the Pentagon quickly sought to correct.
Panetta, addressing workers at a submarine plant in Connecticut, was talking about emerging challenges facing the United States as it looks beyond the Iraq and Afghan wars.
After detailing the threat of cyber warfare, Panetta turned to concerns over "rising powers."
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US defence secretary Leon Panetta goofs up, says India is an 'emerging threat' -- Times of India
Panetta goofs-up; terms India a 'threat' to US -- Hindustan Times
My Comment: He was tired .... we all mistakes. But if this was Texas Governor Perry or candidate Herman Cain making these remarks .... well .... a different spin will be coming from the media right now.
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