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Bush in surprise visit to Iraq (Times of India, 14 Dec 2008)

US President George W Bush made a surprise farewell visit to Iraq on Sunday, the country he ordered invaded in 2003, the White House announced.

The White House said Bush had come to meet Iraqi leaders, thank the troops and celebrate a new security agreement. [...]

Bush arrived a day ahead of US Defence Secretary Robert Gates surprise visit to the country. Gates, who president-elect Barack Obama has picked to stay on at the Pentagon, stressed the new administration's commitment to the region.

He's earned a victory lap.

Posted by Orrin Judd at December 14, 2008 9:35 AM