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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