In countless interviews, the Senator is saddened, deeply saddened, disappointed, deeply disappointed, discouraged, deeply discouraged, etc. etc. about most any topic whatsoever. It's a running gag.
He's particularly saddened by news of the President's "miserable failures" at diplomacy, the President's "politicization of the war", and whatnot.
(Brit here).
No sex for you!
And sometimes, Daschle is concerned, very concerned, deeply concerned, very very concerned, ad infinitum ad nasaum