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Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly

November 19, 2009 By The Associated Press ANNE GEARAN (AP National Security Writer)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.

His wording suggested that, as expected, Obama will soon approve an increase in the already record U.S. force of 68,000 in Afghanistan....

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