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Vice President of the United States - Richard B. Cheney

          Visit to the Middle East 2007

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."
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."
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 meets with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq Wednesday, May 9, 2007, during a 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."
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 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 awards Staff Sergeant 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. The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C. Stennis is seen Friday, May 11, 2007. Currently deployed to the Persian Gulf, the carrier welcomed Vice President Dick Cheney for a classified briefing and rally for the carrier's crew.
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. Crew members of the USS John C. Stennis stand on deck Friday, May 11, 2007 during Vice President Dick Cheney's arrival to the aircraft carrier. While aboard the Nimiz-class vessel the Vice President participated in a classified briefing and rally for the troops.
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." Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates awaits the arrival of Vice President Dick Cheney Friday, May 11, 2007, for a meeting at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Vice President Dick Cheney greets United Arab Emirates officials Saturday, May 12, 2007, during a meeting with President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayhan, far right, at Al-Bateen Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A sunset over Saudi skies is seen from Air Force Two Saturday, May 12, 2007, while en route to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia where Vice President Dick Cheney will meet with King Abdullah bin Abdul Al-Aziz.
Vice President Dick Cheney is welcomed by King Abdullah bin Abdul Al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Saturday, May 12, 2007, for a meeting and dinner at Fahd ibn Sultan Palace in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt Sunday, May 13, 2007, at the Presidential Palace in Cairo.
The coastline of Aqaba, Jordan is seen from the Red Sea Sunday, May 13, 2007, where Vice President Dick Cheney made his final stop on a five country visit of the Middle East. Vice President Dick Cheney meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan Monday, May 14, 2007 at Beit al-Bahr Palace in the Red Sea resort city of Aqaba, Jordan.

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