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Vice President of the United States - Richard B. Cheney

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Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, left, and General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, right, for a press conference Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. In speaking about the day's meetings with Iraqi officials, the Vice President said, "I emphasized the importance of making progress on the issues before us, not only on the security issues but also on the political issues that are pending before the Iraqi government. I was impressed with the commitment on the part of the Iraqis to succeed on these tasks, to work together to solve these issues."
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Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, left, and General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, right, for a press conference Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. In speaking about the day's meetings with Iraqi officials, the Vice President said, "I emphasized the importance of making progress on the issues before us, not only on the security issues but also on the political issues that are pending before the Iraqi government. I was impressed with the commitment on the part of the Iraqis to succeed on these tasks, to work together to solve these issues."
Vice President Dick Cheney accompanies Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England Friday, May 4, 2007, on a tour of Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Queen's visit comes during the 400th anniversary celebrations at Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks welcoming Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during the 400th anniversary celebrations at Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, Virginia, Friday, May 4, 2007. "Here at this first settlement, named in honor of the English King, we are joined today by the sovereign who now occupies that throne," said the Vice President. "She and Prince Philip are held in the highest regard throughout this nation, and their visit today only affirms the ties of trust and warm friendship between our two countries."
Vice President Dick Cheney and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England speak with Ms. Bly Straube, Senior Curator, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, during a tour Friday, May 4, 2007 of the Historic Jamestowne Archaearium in Jamestown, Virginia. The Historic Jamestowne Archaearium houses 17th century objects excavated from the James Fort site. Vice President Dick Cheney walks with General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, upon arrival to Baghdad Wednesday, May 9, 2007. The Vice President began a trip to the Middle East with an unannounced visit to Iraq to meet with Iraqi officials and U.S. leadership.
Vice President Dick Cheney participates in a classified briefing Wednesday, May 9, 2007, inside the Green Zone in Baghdad with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq Wednesday, May 9, 2007, during his visit to Baghdad. According to the Vice President, the two men discussed a wide range of issues, focusing "On things like the Baghdad security plan, ongoing operations against terrorists, as well as the political and economic issues that are before the Iraqi government."
Following a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Vice President Dick Cheney listens as an interpreter translates the Iraqi leader's remarks to the press Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Baghdad. Earlier the Iraqi Prime Minister had said, "The meeting with the Vice President put the foundation for practical steps in order to support our efforts working on both the security front as well as the domestic political issues." Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by U.S. officials during a lunch with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq, and Iraqi Cabinet members Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Vice President Dick Cheney and U.S. officials meet with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Vice President Dick Cheney addresses the media during a meeting with the Iraqi Presidency Council Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Baghdad. Seated from left are Iraqi Vice Presidents Tariq al-Hashemi and Adel Abd al-Mehdi and Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with the Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Baghdad. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Iraqi Lieutenant General Abboud, commanding general for the Baghdad security plan, and Iraqi military officers Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Baghdad.
Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, left, and General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, right, for a press conference Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. In speaking about the day's meetings with Iraqi officials, the Vice President said, "I emphasized the importance of making progress on the issues before us, not only on the security issues but also on the political issues that are pending before the Iraqi government. I was impressed with the commitment on the part of the Iraqis to succeed on these tasks, to work together to solve these issues." Vice President Dick Cheney has breakfast with U.S. troops Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Contingency Operating Base Speicher near Tikrit, Iraq. Following his overnight stay, the Vice President became the highest ranking administration official to spend the night in Iraq.
Vice President Dick Cheney participates in a classified briefing Thursday, May 10, 2007, with U.S. commanders General David Petraeus, left, and Lieutenant Generals Raymond Odierno and Stanley McChrystal during a visit to Contingency Operating Base Speicher near Tikrit, Iraq. Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks Thursday, May 10, 2007 to the troops of the 25th Infantry Division and Task Force Lightning at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq.
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses U.S. troops Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq. "Many of you have had your deployments extended, and that puts an unexpected hardship on you and your families," the Vice President said. "I want you to know the extension is vital to the mission. The Army and the country appreciate the extra burden that you carry." Vice President Dick Cheney awards SSgt Vincent Lewis with the Combat Infantry Badge during a rally for the troops Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq.
Vice President Dick Cheney greets troops of the 25th Infantry Division and Task Force Lightning Thursday, May 10, 2007 during a rally at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq. USS John C. Stennis Strike Group Commander Rear Admiral Kevin Quinn greets Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney, left, upon their arrival, Friday, May 11, 2007, to the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf.
Vice President Dick Cheney attends a classified briefing, Friday, May 11, 2007, aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. Seated with the Vice President from left is U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Michele Sison; U.S. naval commander Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff; USS John C. Stennis Strike Group Commander Rear Admiral Kevin Quinn; Chief of Staff to the Vice President David Addington. U.S. Naval aircraft are seen parked on the flight deck of the the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C. Stennis, Friday, May 11, 2007, during a visit by Vice President Dick Cheney.
Crew members of the USS John C. Stennis stand on the deck, Friday, May 11, 2007 during Vice President Dick Cheney's arrival to the aircraft carrier. Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks, Friday, May 11, 2007, to U.S. troops aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf.
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses U.S. troops during a rally, Friday, May 11, 2007, aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. "I've been around for a while -- so long, in fact, that I even knew Senator John Stennis personally," said the Vice President, adding, "but I've never been more proud of the United States military than I am today. It's an incredibly challenging time for the country, and there's serious work being done on many fronts. You're doing all that we ask of you, and you're doing it with skill and with honor."

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