Barack Obama Military Program Is Jeopardy
Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that plans to increase the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan do not find support in Congress, transmits Associated Press.
According to her, "I do not see that in the Congress or the country in general, the idea of sending more troops to Afghanistan, enjoyed popularity.
According to analysts, this position means that a bill by Obama to increase the number of U.S. troops in the country is not supported by the U.S. Congress, which puts the president in a very awkward position, since the idea of a speedy victory over the militants, the Taliban, by increasing military U.S. forces and allies has been a key element of his election platform.
In Afghanistan, are now 56 thousand U.S. military and 32 thousand allied soldiers from 41 states. The U.S. administration has decided to increase the American contingent to 68 thousand people.
Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that the military situation in Afghanistan deteriorates. According to him, in the near future will become clear how effective were the measures taken in respect of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the administration of Barack Obama.
