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Article: In push for political unity, US vice president Cheney visits Iraq
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- March 17, 2008
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U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, marking five years since the U.S. invasion of Iraq, reaffirmed on Monday unwavering U.S. support for the Iraqis as they continue down what he called a "difficult but historic route to democracy."
"It's good to be back in Iraq," Cheney said after an hour-long meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Cheney, who was in Iraq 10 months ago, said the Iraqis have made legislative advances that would be vital to the country's future. He also said there was no question but there had been a dramatic improvement in security.
Al-Maliki, speaking through an interpreter, also cited security improvements and said he and ...