U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talks to reporters en route to Mideast . He says recent events reinforce the need for a strong military presence in the Asia . Tokyo military capabilities in the region have been `` enhanced '' in Two months , he says . As a result , Western diplomats found themselves and their missions under siege , even as American leaders criticized the film and emphasized the U.S. government had nothing to do with it . Defense praises Libyan officials ' `` strong effort '' in response to a deadly attack .
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talks to reporters en route to Mideast . He says recent events reinforce the need for a strong military presence in the Asia . Tokyo military capabilities in the region have been `` enhanced '' in Two months , he says . Defense praises Libyan officials ' `` strong effort '' in response to a deadly attack .