Watch: Biden, Reading from Notes, Nevertheless Stumbles Through Remarks on Iraq By Susan Jones | July 27, 2021 | 5:50am EDT President Joe Biden reads remarks at a photo op with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi on July 26. (Photo: Screen shot) (CNSNews.com) - "Well, I'm honored to welcome the prime minister," President Biden said at the start of a photo opportunity at the White House on Monday. He addressed Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi as "Mr. Prime Minister," saying the name "Kadhimi" only once, in response to a question. "We've known each other for some time. And welcome to the White House. Welcome to the Oval, Mr. Prime Minister."