br>Vice President Dick Cheney participates in a classified briefing with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, left, and Commanding General of Multi-National Forces Iraq General David Petraeus, right, in the Green Zone in Baghdad. Later in the day the Vice President ventured outside the Green Zone to meet with Iraqi leadership to discuss energy legislation, long-term security issues and the development of Iraqi diplomatic relationships with neighboring countries. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Prime Minister's residence in Baghdad. In remarks following their meeting, the Vice President said, "I was last in Baghdad 10 months ago, and I can sense as a result of the progress that's been made since then that there have been some phenomenal changes, in terms of the overall situation, both with respect of the security situation, where Iraqi and American forces have done some very good work, as well as with respect to political developments here in Iraq." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Mashhadani Monday, March 17, 2008, during a visit to Mashhadani's home in Baghdad. During his visit to Baghdad the Vice President met with Iraqi leadership to discuss energy legislation, long-term security issues and the development of regional diplomatic relationships. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney greets U.S. troops and poses for pictures Tuesday, March 18, 2008, during a rally at Balad Air Base, Iraq. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney autographs a hat during a rally for the troops Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Balad Air Base, Iraq. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by Kurdish Regional Government President Massoud Barzani Tuesday, March 18, 2008 upon arrival to the president's residence in Irbil, Iraq. The Vice President's visit to Irbil comes on the second day of an unannounced trip to Iraq where he has met with Iraqi leadership, U.S. officials and U.S. troops. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Kurdish Regional Government President Massoud Barzani Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. During the press availability following the meeting, the KRG president voiced his appreciation of the sacrifices given by Americans to liberate the Iraqi people and said, "We will be with you in one trench, and without any hesitation or reservation, to fight terrorism and also to succeed in our efforts in the democratic process and also in building a free and prosperous Iraq." White House photo by David Bohrer