New START Necessary to Monitor Russian Weapons Developent, Says Former Lawmaker

Former Senator Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) says that ratifying the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty will enhance national security, and is necessary for the U.S. to monitoring Russia’s development of weapons. (0:34)

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Conservative Pundits Undermine Obama, Don't Serve Public, Says Former Lawmaker

Former Senator Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) says that if conservative commentators such as Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh are motivated by “a concerted effort to cause the President of the United States to fail…[then] they are not public servants.” (0:29)

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Daschle Confident Congress Will Tackle Climate Change After Health Care Reform

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) acknowledged that health care reform has monopolized a great deal of Congress’ time, but expressed hope that after work on the issue is completed, legislators will give greater focus to climate change legislation.

“As we go forward, this will become more and more central,” said Daschle. “The House has acted, and there’s every expectation the Senate will as well.” (0:23)
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Daschle: Educate More Health Care Providers

Former Senator, Tom Daschle (D-S.D.), explains how the United States is not doing a sound job at recruiting health care providers. Also, how there needs to be more emphasize on nursing education in the United States. (0:52)
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Former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle Answers Questions During Families USA 2008 Conference Roundtable

Former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle Answers Questions During Families USA 2008 Conference Roundtable




Tom Daschle answers questions about health care issues and claims that the 44th president will have to step up to the plate and make health care their number one domestic issue.
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