Thomas Daschle: “I rise for the sole purpose of acknowledging the terrible, growing toll this war is taking on some of America's finest…”

“I rise for the sole purpose of acknowledging the terrible, growing toll this war is taking on some of America's finest citizens and their families. More than 700 American troops have died in the war, and this month, as we all know, has been the deadliest month for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. More than 100 Americans soldiers have been killed in Iraq since April 1. Twelve more brave soldiers lost their lives in Iraq this past weekend. I come to the floor to pay tribute to the sacrifice of these soldiers. They sacrificed everything because our Nation asked them to, and we owe them an enormous debt of gratitude.”