Senator Carl Levin spoke to reporters from Kuwait Friday afternoon, briefing them on a congressional trip that took him to Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan.
Senator Levin called for better training and equipment for Afghan security forces, and said at this time, no additional U.S. troops are needed on the ground above and beyond what is already scheduled to be deployed.
He also addressed last month's controversial Presidential election in Afghanistan - and the widespread allegations of fraud surrounding it.
"That's under review now by two commissions," said Levin. "And they're going to reach a conclusion as to whether or not the fraud was significant, and if so, whether it affects the results. And we'll rely on that outcome, and we support that procedure."
Levin says the candidates have agreed to support the two commissions investigating the fraud allegations.
Levin's also visited Iraq and Pakistan on his trip, and said the security situation in both countries is improving.
Senator Levin called for better training and equipment for Afghan security forces, and said at this time, no additional U.S. troops are needed on the ground above and beyond what is already scheduled to be deployed.
He also addressed last month's controversial Presidential election in Afghanistan - and the widespread allegations of fraud surrounding it.
"That's under review now by two commissions," said Levin. "And they're going to reach a conclusion as to whether or not the fraud was significant, and if so, whether it affects the results. And we'll rely on that outcome, and we support that procedure."
Levin says the candidates have agreed to support the two commissions investigating the fraud allegations.
Levin's also visited Iraq and Pakistan on his trip, and said the security situation in both countries is improving.
