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