The top military commander in Afghanistan has warned in a new report to President Obama that the United States risks failure in the long-running war without more troops.
But asked about the report, the White House continued to urge patience Monday.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said it will be a "little bit longer" before the president receives or reviews a formal request for more troops. Gibbs said Obama is still assessing the Afghan strategy and is not yet focused on resource decisions.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal warned about the risk of ignoring the need for more troops in a five-page Commander's Summary.
"Resources will not win this war, but under-resourcing could lose it," he wrote. His 66-page report, sent to Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Aug. 30, is now under review by Obama.
"Although considerable effort and sacrifice have resulted in some progress, many indicators suggest the overall effort is deteriorating," McChrystal said of the war's progress. - FOX News Story
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