Gates open to more troops in Afghanistan, if necessary

[laststeamtrain]

Gates open to more troops in Afghanistan, if necessary

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The review is also expected to recommend that the number of Afghan troops be increased beyond the goal of 134,000, other military sources said.

During a speech and question-and-answer session with troops at Fort Drum, Gates acknowledged he would consider a recommendation to boost U.S. troops beyond the level of 68,000 already approved.

"We'll see what Gen. McChrystal recommends," he said. "But I think there will not be a significant increase in troop levels in Afghanistan beyond the 68,000, at least probably through the end of the year. Maybe some increase, but not a lot."

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http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/07/17/us.gates.afghanistan/

[timeforpeace]

1. How exactly do we increase the numbers in the Afghan army? Go door to door signing folks up?