ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY JET (AP) — Pentagon chief Robert Gates says President Barack Obama may not be able to wait until the disputed Afghanistan elections are resolved to decide on a new war strategy.The defense secretary said Monday that working out claims of fraudulent ballots would be an evolving process.Gates did not say whether he believes a runoff between Afghanistan President Hamid Karzi and main challenger Abdullah Abdullah is inevitable.–Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at news@lsureveille.com
Gates: Legitimate Afghan government could take months
October 18, 2009