PRESS CONFERENCE - Congressman Saxton recently led a bipartisan delgation to Iraq. Here Jim listens to Congressman Thelma Drake answering reporters' questions.

VISITING IRAQ - As Chairman of the House Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, Congressman Saxton has traveled to Iraq to meet with U.S. and Iraqi military and civilian authorities in October 2003, February 2004 and January and July 2005.

IN IRAQ - Congressman Jim Saxton recently traveled to Iraq, leading a bipartisan congressional delegation. While there he met with Gen. George Casey, commander of Multi-National Forces in Iraq, to discuss the situation in Iraq. He also met service members from New Jersey.

HOLIDAY WITH THE TROOPS - Congressman Saxton traveled to Iraq on July 4 to spend the holiday with the troops. He ate traditional picnic fare with members of the Texas Army National Guard.

EATING WITH THE TROOPS - Congressman Saxton eats with enlisted personnel in Iraq recently. Saxton visited the troops to boost morale and discuss how the war is going.

OLD GLORY & FRIENDS - Congressman Saxton's Delegation poses with a group of National Guardsmen from Minnesota.

THEATER COMMANDER - Congressman Saxton meets with Lt. Gen. Sanchez, commander of Coalition forces in Iraq. The two discussed the state of operations in Iraq.

SAUDI ARABIA VISIT - Congressman Saxton took his bipartisan delegation to Saudi Arabia to talk about the Saudi government's efforts to combat terrorism. Here he confers with the Interior Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Naif, Deputy Minister of Interior. The Prince is head of counter terrorism program.

TURKISH SUPPORT - The Saxton delegation addressed reporters about the Turkish Parliament's decision to send up to 10,000 troops to help stabilize Iraq. Congressman Saxton told an international group of media that Congress appreciated Turkey's decision.

ON THE MOVE - Congressman Saxton's delegation takes an aerial trip at an undisclosed location on his Iraqi trip.

HELOS ON THE GROUND - A group of American helicopters at an unspecified location. The Saxton delegation visited U.S. troops in the region.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL - A smiling face of a young student at an Iraqi school. Coalition Forces have reopened more than 1,500 schools. The students gave The Saxton Delegation a warm welcome in October.

SAXTON DELEGATION RETURNS - Congressman Jim Saxton (NJ-3rd) tells reporters about his bi-partisan delegation to Iraq during a Pentagon press briefing on Oct. 22. Saxton was joined at the briefing by Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan and Congressman Jim Turner of Texas. Members of the delegation met with U.S. troops deployed to Iraq, Ambassador Paul Bremer, Iraqi interim government leaders and Iraqi citizens. (DoD photo)

WITH THE TROOPS FROM NJ - Congressman Jim Saxton, third from right, catches up with Airmen from McGuire Air Force Base, Burlington County, N.J., who are stationed in Kuwait. McGuire AFB Vice-Commander, Col. Nick Sipos, is second to the left of Mr. Saxton.

COMMAND GREETING - Lt. Gen. Sanchez, commander or U.S. Forces in Iraq, greeted Congressman Saxton. Rep. Saxton discussed the state of reconstruction progress and security with the general.

SPECIAL GREETING - Congressman Saxton meets with Special Forces personnel in the Iraq Theater. Mr. Saxton has congressional oversight of Special Forces as chairman of the House Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.

GOOD COMPANY - Congressman Saxton takes time to eat with the troops stationed in the Iraqi Theater. Mr. Saxton, the fourth-highest ranking of Members on the House Armed Services Committee, met with troops from New Jersey and other states.

STUDENTS LEARNING - Mr. Saxton met with these students in Iraq. Through an interpreter, the youths expressed excitement and appreciation at meeting Americans. The teachers and principal expressed similar sentiment.