The decision to occupy Saddam Hussein’s former palace complex with our military headquarters, while expedient in 2003, has most likely given the wrong impression to the Iraqi population. We recommend that careful consideration of the size of our national footprint in Iraq be reconsidered with regard to its efficiency, necessity, and its cost. Significant reductions, consolidations, and realignments would appear to be possible and prudent.
Disregarding the advice and concerns of these generals, Bush [...] has aggressively pursued the construction of an “embassy-fortress” in Baghdad. It is one of the “largest and costliest” embassies in the world. “The 65-acre compound will be largely a world unto itself, insulated as much as possible from problems that plague the rest of Baghdad.” Photos of the $592 million embassy below:
From the Think Progress comments:
"1. having a pool in a country whose capital city has trouble providing its citizens with clean drinking water is a really great idea.
Comment by cha cha cha — September 6, 2007"
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