But any decision to send more troops will likely spark resistance from some congressional Democrats who oppose a build-up in Afghanistan.

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"I think that more troops are certainly needed, particularly to do one thing we need to build up the Afghan security forces quickly both the army and the police.

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We've got more good schools to build, more great teachers to hire, more troops to bring home -- (applause) -- more veterans to take care of.

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