30,000 troops to be deployed within six months , President Obama says . Obama : More troops would quicken transfer of responsibility to Afghanistan . President wants most American troops out of Afghanistan in 3 years , Obama say . President : Obama also said he is asking NATO allies to provide more troops , and that he is `` confident that there will be further contributions in the days ahead . '' Goals are to give Al Qaeda a safe haven and stop Taliban 's momentum .
30,000 troops to be deployed within six months , President Obama says . Obama : More troops would quicken transfer of responsibility to Afghanistan . President wants most American troops out of Afghanistan in 3 years , Obama say . President : Goals are to give Al Qaeda a safe haven and stop Taliban 's momentum .