NEW : But , he said , `` the American people need to know we are not still going to be fighting this fight 15 years from now . '' Gates says American troops will eventually leave Afghanistan . NEW : Transition to Afghan security control will begin next year , he says . NEW : The U.S. is sending a new team of advisers and trainers to help the Afghans fight terrorism in their country.
NEW : Gates says American troops will eventually leave Afghanistan . NEW : Transition to Afghan security control will begin next year , he says . NEW : The U.S. is sending a new team of advisers and trainers to help the Afghans fight terrorism in their country.