Biden says US will abide by Iraqi wishes for American troop withdrawal datesSeptember 17th, 2009 Biden: US will follow Iraq wishes on troop pulloutBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden pledged Thursday to follow Iraq's wishes should Baghdad decide to speed up the timetable for the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Speaking to reporters in Baghdad before heading to northern Iraq to meet with Kurdish leaders, Biden said, however, that there were still a number of steps that would have to be taken before Iraq could call a referendum to alter the so-called "status of forces" agreement.
Biden says terrorist violence won't destabilize Iraq as more rockets fired at Green ZoneSeptember 16th, 2009 Biden confident in stable Iraq amid rocket attacksBAGHDAD — Insurgents fired at least two rockets at the Baghdad's Green Zone Wednesday, just minutes after Vice President Joe Biden wrapped up meetings with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressing confidence that attempts to destabilize Iraq through violence will fail. The sound of the rockets being fired could be heard on the side of the Tigris River opposite the Green Zone, and people inside al-Maliki's office where the meetings took place, including Biden and al-Maliki themselves, were warned to stay inside.
Biden says terrorist violence won't destabilize IraqSeptember 16th, 2009 Biden confident in stable IraqBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden expressed confidence Wednesday that attempts to destabilize Iraq through violence will fail, and said the country's future depended on its ability to resolve its lingering political and sectarian differences. Meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in his Baghdad office, Biden said the United States was "committed to the Iraqi government and people as they work to create a peaceful and prosperous Iraq."
Biden's arrival was marred by a rocket attack against the Green Zone on Tuesday evening that killed two Iraqi civilians.
Top US Army general: American troops in Iraq will be down to around 50,000 in a yearAugust 28th, 2009 US general: In a year, only 50,000 troops in IraqSHUAIBA PORT, Kuwait — The U.S. Army chief of staff says he expects the number of American troops in Iraq to go down to around 50,000 by this time next year.
US committed to Iraq withdrawal, says BidenJuly 4th, 2009 BAGHDAD - US Vice President Joe Biden Saturday said the United States was committed to withdrawing its soldiers from Iraq by the end of 2011. Speaking from Baghdad on US Independence Day, less than a week after US soldiers withdrew from Iraqi cities, Biden said the White House would honour pledges to complete the military's withdrawal from Iraq in two years' time.
Jill Biden meets troops in Germany to mark US Independence DayJuly 3rd, 2009 Jill Biden meets troops in GermanyBAMBERG, Germany — Jill Biden, the wife of the U.S. vice president, observed U.S.
US vice president meets American military, diplomatic leadership in IraqJuly 3rd, 2009 Vice President Biden meets America's Iraq leadersBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden met with the top American military commander and diplomat on Friday as he made his first visit to Iraq after being appointed to oversee the administration's Iraq policy. Biden's arrival in Baghdad late Thursday came just days after all U.S.
Biden in Iraq to discuss the future of US troops after their withdrawal from urban areasJuly 3rd, 2009 Vice President Biden discusses US future in IraqBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden discussed the future of the American mission in Iraq Friday with the top two U.S. officials there following the withdrawal of most troops from the cities.
Biden visits Iraq to visit US soldiers 2 days after US combat troops withdrew from BaghdadJuly 2nd, 2009 Biden visits Iraq, will meet with leadersBAGHDAD — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq on Thursday to visit U.S.
White House says VP Biden in Iraq, made surprise trip there as US troops leave citiesJuly 2nd, 2009 White House: VP Biden has traveled to IraqWASHINGTON — The White House says Vice President Joe Biden is in Iraq. He's there to visit U.S.
US vice president in Iraq to visit troops and meet prime ministerJuly 2nd, 2009 US vice president in IraqBAGHDAD — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq on Thursday to visit U.S.
Obama says he has always reserved the right to adjust his Iraq troop withdrawal timetableJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama confident US can abide by pullout agreementWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is telling the Associated Press that he always has reserved the right to adjust the U.S. troop withdrawal timetable in Iraq based on changing circumstances.
US commander says Iraqi troops ready to handle urban security after US combat troops withdrawJune 28th, 2009 US commander: Iraqi troops ready for city securityWASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Iraq says he believes Iraqi forces are ready to take over when American combat troops pull out of Baghdad and other cities by Tuesday.
Two-time presidential candidate Joe Biden won't rule out White House aspirationsJune 14th, 2009 Biden still has his eye on the Oval OfficeWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden isn't ruling out his own presidential aspirations. The two-time presidential candidate says the current lineup is the right one, with Biden as President Barack Obama's No.
Iraq signs troop-withdrawal agreements with Britain and AustraliaDecember 30th, 2008 BAGHDAD - Iraq's defence ministry Wednesday signed two agreements on the withdrawal of British and Australian troops from the country, a ministry spokesman said. The agreements came hours before the expiry of the United Nations Security Council Mandate.
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