The New York Times recently received the transcript of the latest cabinet meeting at the White House. The Times released the following excerpts of the meeting.
President Obama: First I want to open this meeting by thanking Secretary Panetta for killing Awlaki and that other guy. Leon, job well done!
(Round of applause from around the table)
Secretary Panetta: Thank you, Mr. President.
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