Robert Gates actually said...

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.

Context

The quote addresses the potential increase in U.S. military presence in Afghanistan to address security issues.

09/11/2009

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