Disfunction in Washington is the most serious threat to the United States, says Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. "Our inability to come together, to work together and present a unified front...seriously damages not only our national defense, but damages our economy as well."
Panetta spoke on the occasion of the release of his memoir, Worthy Fights, which takes a critical look at leadership in Washington, and particularly President Obama's efforts to handle legislative gridlock in the shadow of several world crises. "This is a — this is a serious time in our history in 2014. It’s a serious time with regards to, what direction is this country going to take? We have got a Washington that’s largely dysfunctional in the stalemate. We’re not dealing with the principal issues facing this country. We’re dealing with a series of threats abroad."
Watch Secretary Panetta's full interview with Judy Woodruff here.
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