Biden says U.S. will support Iraqi leaders

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has congratulated Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani on the passage of the elections law, reiterating his country’s readiness to back the Iraqi leaders in their efforts to make more achievements. This came in a phone call between the two officials, according to a presidential statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. Biden said that he, along with President Barack Obama, will support the Iraqi leaders in their attempts to develop the political process and establish democracy in Iraq, the statement indicated. SS (P) 1