Sexual assault has no place in the military. It is a violation of everything that the US military stands for.
Interpretation
Sexual assault undermines the values and integrity of the military.
This quote highlights the seriousness of sexual assault within the military context, asserting that such acts contradict the core values and honor of military service. Leon Panetta emphasizes the need for a zero-tolerance approach, indicating that actions of this nature are completely unacceptable and detrimental to the unity and trust that must exist among service members.
In practice
Discussing military conduct during a training session.
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Let me start with Yahoo. As we meet today, a Chinese citizen who had the courage to speak his mind on the Internet is in prison because Yahoo chose to share his name and address with the Chinese Government.
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Drag is really about reminding people that you are more than you think you are - you are more than what it says on your passport.
Get out and vote. If you can't vote, then register other people to vote. Get people to the polls; make sure that people who need to vote can vote.
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