War buildup faces skeptics in Congress
Boost needed, assert officials as Senate, House study plan
Posted: December 3, 2009 at 6:10 a.m.
U.S. soldiers patrol through the heart of Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday
President Barack Obama’s military and diplomatic team on Wednesday defended his decision to send 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, telling lawmakers that the escalation is needed to prevent a Taliban takeover of the country, which could provide a sanctuary for al-Qaida.
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