Gates asks allies to send troops to Afghanistan

[LiberalFighter]

Source: USA Today

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday urged Eastern European leaders to shift their military efforts from Iraq to Afghanistan, where their forces are more urgently needed.

Speaking at a meeting here of the Southeast European Defense Ministerial, Gates said that as the security situation in Iraq continues to improve, countries should considered filling the "urgent need" for trainers in Afghanistan.

"Your assistance will not only help Afghanistan better protect and care for its citizens, it will also reinforce your important role in insuring peace and stability around the globe," Gates said during a press conference with the Macedonian minister of defense.

Read more: www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-10-08-gates-afghanistan_N.htm?csp=34

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Questions:

Which allies?

Why?

Washington Post Source

[dipsydoodle]

1. Has he volunteered

to pay for the troops too ?

[shadowknows69]

2. Message from our allies: Call us when you have an intelligent President

[Marrah_G]

4. Bingo!

[Lasher]

3. Maybe we shouldn't have rushed off on Cheney's adventure in Iraq.

Ya think?