Who made a statement on Wednesday?
Obama
Does he plan to send more troops to Afghanistan?
no
Who is he meeting with?
Harper
Where is the meeting?
Washington, D.C.
Does the President intend a unilateral U.S. strategy?
no
What event took place in Afghanistan to prompt this discussion?
increasing violence
How many soldiers does the U.S. have in Afghanistan?
about 62,000
And their allies?
35,000
How many more are planned to be added?
6,000
Who is the current Secretary of Defense?
Gates
Is support in the U.S. for the conflict high?
no
How many people favor it?
39 percent of Americans
How many are against it?
58
Who conducted the poll gauging support for the war?
CNN/Opinion Research Corp
Are matters progressing quickly in Afghanistan?
no
Is bloodshed decreasing?
no
Did Obama thank the Canadian leader?
yes
How many Canadian soldiers are in Afghanistan?
more than 2,800
How many non-soldiers?
dozens
Does the President favor a quick decision about strategy?
no