Panetta: Austin Should Have Notified White House of Medical Issue
• Panetta says Austin has done a "great job" as Defense Secretary but should have notified the president and public if he was incapacitated.
• Panetta recalls that as chief of staff and Defense Secretary, he made sure to keep the White House informed of his whereabouts and condition.
• There needs to be formal protocols in place for Cabinet members to delegate authority and communicate issues.
• Panetta says responsibility for the miscommunication falls on several people, but believes they "dodged a bullet" since no major incident occurred.
• The incident likely won't drastically alter Austin's relationship with the White House given it's a personal health matter, but may impact trust levels.