Defense secretary would appreciate it if U.S. commander says he wants more . Gates has made clear in the past he is reluctant to approve additional major increases in troop levels , preferring to keep the U.S. at a lower profile in the nation . Gen. John McChrystal does review of operation for Gates . Still , as Gates says , any amount over 68,000 approved would not be much . With low U.S. presence in Afghanistan , chance to see if 68,000 is enough .
Defense secretary would appreciate it if U.S. commander says he wants more . Gen. John McChrystal does review of operation for Gates . Still , as Gates says , any amount over 68,000 approved would not be much . With low U.S. presence in Afghanistan , chance to see if 68,000 is enough .