Cheney defends Iraq war, attacks critics
Vice President Dick Cheney, in a series of blunt and sometimes biting statements during a visit to Asia, defended the Iraq war, attacked administration critics at home and warned that the U.S. would confront potential adversaries abroad. His visit was meant to thank Australia and Japan for their support in Iraq. But a series of public appearances and media interviews, Cheney’s tone was typically feisty. Full Story