"I think the president is on the right track, and I think the evaluation that is going on now with respect to the adjustment of the troop (level) is appropriate. And the president will make his decision shortly," Kerry said.
The United States is considering slowing its planned withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. [ID:nL4N0VV02B] (Reporting by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Susan Heavey)Obama to decide soon on troop levels in Afghanistan: Kerry
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