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Defence chief Gates says US has 'limited time' to show progress
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US Defence Secretary Robert Gates (pictured) says he would be open to a request for more troops and resources to aid the international force in Afghanistan, adding that the United States has "limited time" to prove its new strategy is working.
By FRANCE 24 (with wires) (text)
Jody JENKINS (video)

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US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday he would be open to any new request by the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan for more troops and resources, saying his concerns about sending too large a force can be mitigated.