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Biden: 'SOB' Saddam 'Rolling Over in His Grave'

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(Newser) – Joe Biden presided over a huge naturalization ceremony in Baghdad today, CNN reports, as 237 US service members became American citizens. “We did it in Saddam’s palace,” Biden said, “and I can think of nothing better. That SOB is rolling over in his grave right now.” Biden called the newcomers the “lifeblood” of the country, adding, “there’s always room for more.”

“As corny as it sounds, damn I’m proud to be an American,” he said. “Thanks for choosing us. You are the reason America is strong.” Gen. Ray Odierno also spoke. He referenced the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty but added, “to be honest I’m not sure it's applicable to this group. ... I don’t see them in terms of tired, poor, or huddled.”

Joe Biden, right, talks with his son, U.S. Army Capt. Beau Biden, at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, July 4, 2009.
Joe Biden, right, talks with his son, U.S. Army Capt. Beau Biden, at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, July 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed, Pool)
A US Marine holds an American flag after being sworn in as a citizen at a naturalization ceremony at al-Faw Palace on the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, July 4, 2009.
A US Marine holds an American flag after being sworn in as a citizen at a naturalization ceremony at al-Faw Palace on the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, July 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)
Joe Biden poses for a photo with US soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, July 4, 2009.
Joe Biden poses for a photo with US soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, July 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed, Pool)
.Vice President Joe Biden talks with soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad.
.Vice President Joe Biden talks with soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad.   (AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed, Pool)
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Sauerkraut
Jul 4, 09 12:23 PM CDT
Fuck yeah, America :D Reply
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NovThird2010
Jul 4, 09 12:47 PM CDT
So...Biden thinks the war in Iraq was a good thing b/c Hussein (Saddam, not Barry) is gone? Will wonders never cease, or was this another gaffe? Reply
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Reader22060479
Jul 4, 09 1:06 PM CDT
Joe, "room for more" of young people to die for America? Hah, so now this country under Obama is even worse than under Bush. And we were promised change. Now we are proud to be in a palace that W acquired thru an unjust war. Go America - go Reply
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Snarfeh
Jul 4, 09 2:25 PM CDT
Yes, we are definitely still feeling the after-effects from Bush right now during Obama's Presidency. George W. Bush destroyed this country. I imagine it's kinda hard to fix things after that coke head was in office.
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123Triad
Jul 4, 09 1:56 PM CDT
Room for more, for what ? Reply
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