`` We owe this to the troops already committed to the fight , '' he said . Defense Department finds not enough troops in Afghanistan to protect U.S. citizens . Plan could send nearly 3,000 troops , source says . Congressional leaders have spoken against troop reduction . Troops killed by roadside bombs up more than 400 percent in 2 years .
Defense Department finds not enough troops in Afghanistan to protect U.S. citizens . Plan could send nearly 3,000 troops , source says . Congressional leaders have spoken against troop reduction . Troops killed by roadside bombs up more than 400 percent in 2 years .