Thomas Daschle: “I traveled to Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq with Senators Biden and Graham. We went to Baghdad to talk with coalition and…”

“I traveled to Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq with Senators Biden and Graham. We went to Baghdad to talk with coalition and Iraqi leaders as they prepare for the historic transfer of sovereignty to Iraq 6 days from today. We went to thank our troops who are making enormous sacrifices, braving extraordinary risks every minute of the day. We wanted to assure them they have the support and respect of every Member of the Senate and all Americans. Our trip was especially productive because of the experiences and insights of the Senators with whom I traveled. Senator Joe Biden, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has been a leading voice in the Senate on foreign policy issues for now almost a quarter century. Senator Lindsey Graham has quickly established himself as one of the most authoritative and independent voices on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He and I have been working together for more than a year to improve health care benefits to National Guard members and their families.”