As we all know. the Iraq Study Group calls for the United States to engage with all regional parties. including Syria and Iran. I have been in the forefront of those urging that we engage even with our enemies. That is why I have met repeatedly with the leaders of Syria and North Korea. and that is why I have consistently. if unsuccessfully. sought a visa to visit Iran. and that is why I applauded the successful example of our engagement that resulted in Libyas peaceful divestment of its weapons of mass destruction materials. As former Secretary of State James Baker said in a briefing for our leadership this morning. the policy of isolating states like Syria. and I quote. "has brought us nothing." Nevertheless. Mr.