Biden Honors U.S., Iraqi Troops For Sacrifices In Iraq -- CNN
Baghdad (CNN) -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to the sacrifices of U.S. and Iraqi troops Thursday at a ceremony for service members from both nations.
He and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki addressed about 120 U.S. service members and 100 Iraqi troops gathered at al-Faw Palace, the Baghdad palace which once belonged to toppled dictator Saddam Hussein.
The trip comes in the midst of an increasingly rapid U.S. military withdrawal from the Middle Eastern country. Virtually all American troops are scheduled to be withdrawn by the end of this year, according to the terms of the most recent U.S.-Iraqi security pact.
Read more ....
More News On Vice President Biden's Trip To Iraq
VP Biden says Iraq’s government can survive, and thrive, after American forces have left -- Washington Post/AP
VP Biden, Iraqi leaders praise troops' sacrifices -- AP
Shared sacrifices allow Iraq war to end: Biden -- AFP
Biden praises troops as Iraq drawdown continues -- CBS/AP
In Iraq, Biden Says Tide of Conflict Is Receding -- New York Times
After war in Iraq, Biden heralds new era of US involvement -- Christian Science Monitor
Biden Hails New Phase In Iraq Ties -- Radio Free Europe
Biden's Visit to Iraq Ends on a Grim Note -- Atlantic Wire