US Vice President Joe Biden Makes Surprise Trip to Iraq

For both the president and vice president, the next 9 months leave them one final opportunity to set Iraq up for a peaceful future before their terms come to a close.
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US Vice President Joe Biden Makes Surprise Trip to Iraq
Vice President Joe Biden steps off a C-17 military transport plane upon his arrival in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, April 28, 2016. Biden arrived in Baghdad on a visit intended to help Iraqi leaders resolve a political crisis that has hindered efforts to defeat the Islamic State group. (AP Photo/Josh Lederman)
4/28/2016
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4/28/2016