RSSBiden makes surprise trip to Iraq
From: The Washington Times | July 2, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq on a surprise 2-day visit, just as U.S. troops have pulled out of the country’s cities as part of President Obama’s planned withdrawal plan. A pool reporter required to keep the trip secret for safety reasons said the visit was to “try to reestablish contact with Iraqi leaders and try to help foster efforts at political reconciliation.” The White House said Mr. Biden will meet with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Speaker of the Council of Representatives Ayad al-Samarrai. “The vice president will reiterate the United States commitment …
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