NIMIA HENRIQUEZ
CURRENT EVENT
Cheney Visits Iraq to Push Political Ties; Explosions Rock Baghdad
WHO: soliders
WHAT:U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney reaffirmed on Monday unwavering U.S. support for the Iraqis as they continue down what he called a "difficult but historic route to democracy."
WHEN: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
WHERE:BAGHDAD
HOW:Cheney landed at Baghdad International Airport, then flew by helicopter into the dusty, heavily secured Green Zone for talks with U.S. military and diplomatic officials and the Iraqi prime minister. It is Cheney's third vice presidential trip to Iraq where 160,000 American troops are deployed and the U.S. death toll is nearing 4,000.
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