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Australians Protest Cheney Visit

HeadlineFeb 22, 2007

On a visit to Japan, Vice President Dick Cheney issued what some called a tacit criticism of Britain’s withdrawal.

Vice President Dick Cheney: “I want you to know that the American people will not support a policy of retreat. We want to complete the mission, we want to get it done right, and we want to return with honor.”

Cheney was speaking aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier near Tokyo. From there, he headed to Australia, where protests had already begun ahead of his visit. In Sydney today, hundreds of people turned out for a march through the city center. Ten people were arrested when a crowd of more than 200 tried to converge on the U.S. Consulate.

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