U.S. Senators In Baghdad Urge Formation Of Coalition Government

Senator John McCain with President George W. Bush (file photo) (epa)
March 25, 2006 -- Two key U.S. senators say they have told Iraqi leaders to overcome their stalemate and quickly form a national-unity government.

Senator John McCain, a Republican from Arizona who supported the 2003 invasion of Iraq, led a U.S. delegation to Baghdad. Also in the delegation is a Wisconsin Democrat and war opponent, Senator Russell Feingold.

McCain told a news conference in Baghdad today that he came away with the impression that the Iraqi leaders understand there is a sense of urgency to form a government. The senator said the Iraqis know that polls show declining support by the American people for a continued U.S. military presence.

Feingold said a large U.S. troop presence in Iraq may be fueling the insurgency.

(AP, Reuters)

U.S. Senators In Baghdad Urge Formation Of Coalition Government

Senator John McCain with President George W. Bush (file photo) (epa)March 25, 2006 -- Two key U.S. senators say they have told Iraqi leaders to overcome their stalemate and quickly form a national-unity government.

Senator John McCain with President George W. Bush (file photo) (epa)
March 25, 2006 -- Two key U.S. senators say they have told Iraqi leaders to overcome their stalemate and quickly form a national-unity government.