CLEAN: Obama prepares to announce Afghan surge

President Obama plans to announce a significant increase in U.S. troops in Afghanistan, aiming to finish the job after eight years of conflict. The move is controversial, with only 35% of Americans supporting it due to high human and financial costs. The ongoing Taliban insurgency and Afghan skepticism about foreign troops add to the complexity. A new strategy focusing on winning over Afghanis and effectively deploying troops is deemed crucial for success.

What is President Obama's main goal with the new troop deployment to Afghanistan?

• To finish the job after eight years

• To negotiate with the Taliban

• To start a new military campaign

• To withdraw all troops immediately

How many additional U.S. soldiers are expected to be sent to Afghanistan?

• 30,000 to 35,000

• 40,000 to 45,000

• 20,000 to 25,000

• 10,000 to 15,000

Why is the troop surge considered controversial?

• It is expected to bring immediate peace

• It is seen as too costly in human and financial terms

• It has already ended the Taliban insurgency

• It is supported by a majority of Americans

What do Afghan citizens believe is necessary for the success of foreign troops?

• More troops without a strategy

• A strong commitment, honesty, and proper strategy

• Immediate withdrawal of all troops

• Increased financial aid

What is more important than the size of the troop surge according to the transcript?

• The duration of the deployment

• The financial cost of the operation

• The number of troops deployed

• How the troops are going to be deployed