“We’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region.”

"We have a lot of ground left to cover."

Despite concerns that Biden’s campaign was losing steam, he has routinely topped his competitors among Democratic primary voters.

Klobuchar is trying to lure independent voters and Republicans disenchanted with Trump’s actions while in office.

"It's with profound gratitude to all of our supporters that I suspend my campaign for president today."