Gates Hints At US Buildup In Afghanistan -- AFP
WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has left open the possibility of sending more forces to Afghanistan but warned of stretched military resources.
With about 132,000 troops in Iraq, Gates said there were constraints as to how many extra troops could be sent to Afghanistan at least until after Iraq's elections in January.
"I would say also that the availability of forces is still a challenge," he told a news conference on Thursday.
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