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President Bush Makes Surprise Iraq Visit

HeadlineJun 14, 2006

The crackdown comes one day after Iraq received a surprise visit from President Bush. The President met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri-al Malaki to show support for Iraq’s recently-formed government.

  • President Bush: “And so I have come to not only look you in the eye I have also come to tell you that when America gives its word it will keep its word, that it is in our interest that Iraq will succeed, it’s not only in the interest of the Iraqi people, but its in the interest of the American people and for people who love freedom.”

Much like his first visit to Iraq in November 2003, the President’s trip was a brief one. He left Iraq after just six hours. The visit was kept under such secrecy Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki was made aware just minutes before he met the President in the Green Zone. According to the New York Times, Maliki appeared uneasy and “mostly somber” throughout his joint appearance with Bush.

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