America's Quiet Surge on Afghanistan
On September 9, 2008, President George W. Bush stated that he planned to order 8000 more combat and support troops to Iraq by February. The battalion of 1000 Marines will be followed by an Army combat brigade of 3500-4000 troops. Bush stated “"These troop increases represent a 'quiet surge' in Afghanistan.” as he expected these troops to provide security and the safety of Afghanistan’s infrastructure and democratic institutions. Although the Democratic Party shot back saying Bush wasn’t doing enough to send out more troops into Afghanistan. Former Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid, said "I am stunned that President Bush has decided to bring so few troops home from Iraq and send so few resources to Afghanistan."
On September 9, 2008, President George W. Bush stated that he planned to order 8000 more combat and support troops to Iraq by February. The battalion of 1000 Marines will be followed by an Army combat brigade of 3500-4000 troops. Bush stated “"These troop increases represent a 'quiet surge' in Afghanistan.” as he expected these troops to provide security and the safety of Afghanistan’s infrastructure and democratic institutions. Although the Democratic Party shot back saying Bush wasn’t doing enough to send out more troops into Afghanistan. Former Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid, said "I am stunned that President Bush has decided to bring so few troops home from Iraq and send so few resources to Afghanistan."