Which president nominated Panetta as Secretary of Defense?
George W. Bush
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Answer
Barack Obama nominated Leon Panetta as Secretary of Defense in 2011. Panetta had previously served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under Obama and as Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton. He was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 100-0 and served until 2013. Panetta's nomination was widely praised by both Democrats and Republicans, who commended his experience and qualifications for the role.
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