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Biden Quotes to Reporters About Iraq Visit

On U.S. troop withdrawal from cities: "This is a moment when we have to make sure that the Iraqis don't take their eye off the ultimate prize."

On why he's visiting: To "help the Iraqis resolve what they have to resolve." Later adding: "I am not out to be the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense or the National Security Advisor. I'm here to close on things."

On his meeting with leaders there: "I know all these guys, I have a relationship with them. They have no doubt about my role representing the White House."

More on his visit here.

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