Heads of Armed Services and Foreign Relations panels in Washington will attend . U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates , however , appeared to push back Monday against those who are loudly urging a rapid troop increase . Meeting comes amid comprehensive review of American policy in Afghanistan . The Pentagon reportedly has warned the mission could fail without more troops . Some advisers suggest counterterrorism approach without adding troops .
Heads of Armed Services and Foreign Relations panels in Washington will attend . Meeting comes amid comprehensive review of American policy in Afghanistan . The Pentagon reportedly has warned the mission could fail without more troops . Some advisers suggest counterterrorism approach without adding troops .