Gates' referring to growing the force in Iraq

By Defense Secretary Robert GatesJanuary 11, 2007

Defense Secretary Robert Gates
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The President announced last night that he would strengthen our military for the long war against terrorism by authorizing an increase in the overall strength of the Army and Marine Corps...I am recommending to him a total increase in the two services of 92,000 Soldiers and Marines over the next five years.