Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday that the troop build up could happen by this summer . Afghan presidential elections come as President Robert Gates August 20 term ends . U.S. has registered 3 million voters , holding voter drives to register more . Afghanistan troops will deploy extra troops to provide security in run-up to the election .
Afghan presidential elections come as President Robert Gates August 20 term ends . U.S. has registered 3 million voters , holding voter drives to register more . Afghanistan troops will deploy extra troops to provide security in run-up to the election .