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In Europe, security and defense cooperation have long been the realm of member states and other security organizations like NATO. But recent efforts at the EU level have begun to create a European defense sector—which presents unique challenges and opportunities.
Rift before heading to camp david last night. >> we're aware of russia's actions for a long time, and my expectation is we're going to have a long discussion. i don't accept anybody's red line. >> earlier this week, secretary of state antony blinken met with russia's foreign minister who said threats of new sanctions would not be effective. some of the country's top leaders from both sides of the aisle are gathering at the reagan national defense forum in california. they're discussing the current defense challenges facing the u.s. and how to combat threats against national security. this is a...
As noted above, it's a challenge that requires broader whole government response. he goes on to say if confirmed, i will ensure the department of defense plays an appropriate role by addressing the national security aspects. by saying it's a waste of taxpayers money, does that send a difference message than the defense secretary was saying about climate change? >> i think you just heard him say at the end that he's going to deal with the defense department to the extent that this issue creates defense challenges, there's plenty of money in the defense department, $54 billion, one of the larges...
Government response. he goes on to say if confirmed, i will ensure the department of defense plays an appropriate role by addressing the national security aspects. by saying it's a waste of taxpayers money, does that send a difference message than the defense secretary was saying about climate change? >> i think you just heard him say at the end that he's going to deal with the defense department to the extent that this issue creates defense challenges, there's plenty of money in the defense department, $54 billion, one of the largest increases in modern history. to the extent that those inter...
Leon panetta says he's focusing on looming se sequestration defense and budget cuts and other defense challenges. he also says it's no secret that he wants to get back to his private life in california. martha. martha: we will see. molly, thank you very much. bill: if you had a vineyard in california -- judge you'd want to get back there too. bill: you'd probably be daydreaming about it all day long. a series of high profile meetings get underway at the white house to talk about the looming fiscal cliff. the first group in the door today, labor leaders and progressives from the democratic part...