02 July 2009
Announcement of Vice President Biden’s Trip to Iraq
Biden to reiterate U.S. commitment to implement security agreement
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
July 2, 2009
Vice President Biden in Iraq to Meet with Iraqi Leaders and Visit U.S. Troops
Vice President Biden has arrived in Iraq to visit U.S. troops and to meet with Iraqi leaders, including 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 to fully implement the Security Agreement and the Strategic Framework Agreement and to carry out President Obama’s plan to draw down U.S. forces. He will discuss with Iraq’s leaders the importance of achieving the political progress that is necessary to ensure the nation’s long-term stability. This is Vice President Biden’s second trip to Iraq this year and his first as Vice President.
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