$592 million Dollars seems like a bargain, when you consider that -
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This self-contained compound will include the embassy itself, residences for the ambassador and staff, PX, commissary, cinema, retail and shopping, restaurants, schools, fire station and supporting facilities such as power generation, water purification system, telecommunications, and waste water treatment facilities. In total, the 104 acre compound will include over twenty buildings including one classified secure structure and housing for over 380 families.
The paltry sum of $1.2 Billion a year will be needed to maintain the edifice and supply all the comforts of home to the 1000 or so officials, and the several thousand more support staff.
When all the news coming from Iraq seems bad, its nice to know that some things are going to plan.
Why tho does this picture keep springing un-invited to my mind?