U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden (C) meets General Ray Odierno and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (R) at Odierno's headquarters at the military base outside Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden (C) meets General Ray Odierno and U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill (R) at Odierno's headquarters at the military base outside Baghdad July 3, 2009. Biden's three-day visit comes after President Barack Obama appointed him to help coordinate Iraq policy as U.S. officials lay the groundwork for a full withdrawal of U.S. forces by 2012.