Posted on 11/18/2011 6:28:57 PM PST by ColdOne
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said ahead of a meeting Friday with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak that he would warn his Israeli counterpart about the global economic consequences of a military strike on Iran's nuclear program, adding that he still favors sanctions and diplomacy over a strike.
"To go beyond (sanctions and diplomacy) raises our concerns about the unintended consequences that could result. ... There are going to be economic consequences to that, that could impact not just on our economy but the world economy," Panetta told those travelling with him to Halifax, Canada.
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Hey, Leon, any thought as to the consequences if Iran pops a nuke?
He should talk. It’s okay if the US goes and does it but when Israel sees an imminent threat to its survival it’s a “you better not do that”
Shuddup and sing, Leon!
“”To go beyond (sanctions and diplomacy) raises our concerns about the unintended consequences that could result. ... There are going to be economic consequences to that, that could impact not just on our economy but the world economy,””
So he’s afraid as I read it...
And a nuclear strike by Iran would have zero economic consequences, right?
Can’t say that - too provocative!
Exactly!
Is this the same Leon Panetta who called our ally India a THREAT to America? Bibi, tell Leon and his boss OBOZO to shove it.
This administration is a shoe in for the worst administration in history.
Bibbi should tell the muslim-in-chief to eat chit.
my bad. I didn’t see this after “warn” word search. Moderator can remove my post. I actually thought this should be breaking in that an american SECDEF should warn Israel rather warn Iran. We are living in interesting times.
Besides, the Saudis want them dead more than anyone.
No problem.
Well I guess whatever - G-d is in charge and Israel are His people. One does not mess with His people.
When Panetta considers “global economic consequences” vs total destruction of Jerusalem and the killing of the Jews, Panetta chooses death for the Jews.
My country, as it is right now, is beyond disgusting.
We need our fleet close by in the neighborhood.
Just wow. The rhetoric coming out of the White House is indistinguishable from that coming from Tehran.
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