"While we hope to transfer power in July 2011, we will have a large number of forces here for some time beyond that. This is the first time in Afghan history when foreign forces are here to help, and we intend to be your partner for a long time."said he was surprised by Karzai's remark on Tuesday that it would be 15 to 20 years before Afghanistan could afford the new, larger security force without international help.
- Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who said he was surprised by Karzai's remarks that it would be 15 to 20 years before Afghanistan could afford the new, larger security force without international help
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