More U.S. troops are on the way to Afghanistan. President Bush made the announcement Thursday in a speech before the American Enterprise Institute.

President Bush: “I’m asking Congress for $11.8 billion over the next two years to help this new democracy survive. I’ve ordered an increase in U.S. forces in Afghanistan. We’ve extended the stay of 3,200 troops for four months, and we’ll deploy a replacement force that will sustain this increase for the foreseeable future. The forces and funds will help President Karzai defeat common enemies.”