In this handout made available by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office late July 03, 2009, US Vice President Joseph Biden (L) meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad. A fiery protest marked the start of Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes. Getty Images logo Getty Images 31 months ago

In this handout made available by the Iraqi Prime Minister's office late July 03, 2009, US Vice President Joseph Biden (L) meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad. A fiery protest marked the start of Biden's visit to Iraq, with supporters of the Shiite anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burning the Stars and Stripes.