Brussels, Belgium – Just days after President Obama announced plans to send 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was at NATO headquarters today in Brussels asking allies to contribute more soldiers.

NATO’s top official, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark told reporters today that at least 25 countries will send additional forces into Afghanistan.

Rasmussen said an estimated 7,000 more troops will be sent next year, “with more to come.” He said the 44 countries now involved are “absolutely united” in their commitment to a successful outcome.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told her allied counterparts that an infusion of forces is crucial to turning the tide in the long war.

“The strongest message in the room today was solidarity,” Rasmussen said. “Nations are backing up their words with deeds.”

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