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Surprise Visit to Iraq

Vice President Biden landed at Camp Victory, Iraq today to visit U.S. troops and to meet with Iraqi leaders. This is Vice President Biden’s second trip to Iraq this year and his first as Vice President.
 
(Vice President Joe Biden arrives at Camp Victory, Iraq, on an unannounced visit to the country, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
 
(Vice President Joe Biden greets Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari at Camp Victory, Iraq, on an unannounced visit to the country, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
 
(Vice President Joe Biden greets U.S. General Ray Odierno, at Camp Victory, Iraq, on an unannounced visit to the country, Thursday, July 2, 2009. Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)