On the recordSeptember 12, 2009
The Pentagon is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Robert Gates may send as many as 3,000 additional troops to clean up the country's deadly roadside bombs.
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transcripts.cnn.comRobert Gates: “The Pentagon is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Robert Gates may send as many as 3,000…”
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The quote outlines the Pentagon's plans to increase troop presence in Afghanistan to address security challenges.
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