Obama discusses options with war council Wednesday afternoon . After years of substantial investments by the American people , governance in Afghanistan must improve in a reasonable period of time to ensure a successful transition to our Afghan partner . '' One confirmed option calls for sending about 34,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan . Discussions include how Afghan President President Karzai fits into this . Obama has not announced the number of U.S. troops he will send , White House officials say .
Obama discusses options with war council Wednesday afternoon . One confirmed option calls for sending about 34,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan . Discussions include how Afghan President President Karzai fits into this . Obama has not announced the number of U.S. troops he will send , White House officials say .