Here it is, what will become the biggest embassy in the world. It's American. It's in Baghdad. It's about the same size as the Vatican, 104 acres containing a 27-building complex. It comes complete with 600-blast proof apartments.
The main concern at the moment is that the development simply isn't big enough. Not enough meeting space for congressional delegations, insufficient housing. According to the McClatchey news service, one tenant is even demanding bullet-resistant, kevlar blankets for those long nights when the mortar rounds have you tossing and turning endlessly.
Now, c'mon folks. Does this sound like Washington expects security to return to Baghdad anytime soon? Does it sound like the White House is yearning for the day that the US can clear out of Iraq?
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