Panetta sworn in as CIA director

By 6abc
WASHINGTON - February 19, 2009 - /*Panetta*/ is overseeing major changes in the CIA as directed by President /*Barack Obama*/, including an end to the use of harsh interrogation tactics and the closure of secret prisons.

Panetta was sworn in Thursday at the agency's headquarters in suburban Virginia as Vice President Joe Biden and a crowd of 200 people looked on.

In remarks at the ceremony, Panetta said honesty is needed in dealing with the public as well as the president.

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