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Vice-President Dick Cheney made a surprise visit to Iraq on March 17, 2008 in order to meet with Iraqi political leaders (including Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki) to discuss legislation that would allow international companies to help develop the country's vast oil resources. While in Baghdad, Cheney also met with Senior U.S. commander General David Petraeus and U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker. Cheney's visit comes only a few days before the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War conflict.
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Fast Facts:
- Traveling with his wife Lynne Cheney
- Part of a nine day Middle East trip in which he will also visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey, Oman and the Palestinian Territories.
- Speaking to the press: "I reaffirm to the Iraqi people the unwavering commitment of the United States to support them in finishing the difficult work that lies ahead."
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Cheney Iraq Visit News
- New York Times: Cheney on Unannounced Visit to Iraq (March 18, 2008)
- Reuters: U.s. Vice President Cheney Makes Iraq Visit (March 17, 2008)
- Associated Foreign Press: Cheney Says Us Support for Iraq 'Unwavering'(March 18, 2008)
- Al Jazeera: Cheney Pays Surprise Visit To Iraq (March 17, 2008)
- Topix.net: Cheney Iraq Visit
- Google News: Cheney Iraq Visit
- YouTube: Cheney Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq (Time: 0:37)
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