But some Democratic lawmakers contend the long-term key to defeating the insurgency in Afghanistan is not to send more foreign troops, but to speed training of Afghan security forces.
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The incoming defense secretary can speed up training of Iraqi security forces, for example.
It was reported that Speed had a training ground argument with Bolton manager Sammy Lee, after being left out of the 1-0 loss against Chelsea that left Wanderers in serious trouble near the foot of the Premiership.