As Obama's team works on its plans, McChrystal and other advisors are asked to keep the process more private. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Monday that President Obama's advisors should keep their guidance private, in effect admonishing the top commander in Afghanistan for publicly advocating an approach requiring more troops even as the White House reassesses its strategy.
Stories Related to Tensions Rise Over Afghanistan War Strategy
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 10/06/2009 - 12:00am
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