__Kratos__ Posted January 5, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2009 BAGHDAD - The United States opened its new embassy building in Baghdad on Monday, a step meant to symbolize its transition from occupying power to an ally of a sovereign Iraqi government. U.S. Marines raised the flag over the largest U.S. Embassy in the world during a ceremony in the courtyard of the large complex that will have working space for more than 1,000 people. The embassy sits on a 104-acre site in the heavily fortified Green Zone and cost more than $700 million to build. "It is from here men and women, civilian and military, will help build the new Iraq," said U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, who also served as ambassador to Iraq in 2005. U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker called the embassy's opening "a new era for Iraq and United States relations." Iraqi President Jalal Talabani thanked the United States for helping create a democratic Iraq "which will serve as a model for other peoples of the eastern world." 'Reflects a more normal situation' The embassy has 1,200 employees, including diplomats, servicemen and staff from 14 federal agencies, U.S. embassy spokeswoman Susan Ziadeh told Reuters. "Its scale reflects the importance of the U.S.-Iraq bilateral relationship," she said. "It reflects a more normal situation. This is a broadening of the relationship because the situation is more secure." U.S. forces on New Year's Day handed over responsibility to Iraqi troops for the Green Zone, a fortified compound in the heart of Baghdad off limits to most Iraqis, who have widely viewed it as a symbol of foreign military occupation. More of the article here: Link ------------------------------------------------------- A good step forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidhead Posted January 5, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The World's Largest Stain. This is one for the record books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted January 5, 2009 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Great. Yes, a good step foward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 5, 2009 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The World's Largest Stain. This is one for the record books. You complain about war and then you complain about cooperation...do you NOT find fault in anything? In all of your posts I don't think I've ever seen you say one positive thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repoman Posted January 5, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 5, 2009 In all of your posts I don't think I've ever seen you say one positive thing.About America. He hates the United States of America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidhead Posted January 5, 2009 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You complain about war and then you complain about cooperation...do you NOT find fault in anything? In all of your posts I don't think I've ever seen you say one positive thing. I hope you have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidhead Posted January 5, 2009 #7 Share Posted January 5, 2009 About America. He hates the United States of America. Just in-the-know GI Joe's like you. I can smell you for miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repoman Posted January 5, 2009 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Just in-the-know GI Joe's like you. I can smell you for miles. Now now, let's keep it civil. I'm sure there is a reason you hate those people that have chosen to serve their nation. Is it because you have done nothing and feel sort of like a freeloader? (initiating the movement to decriminalize moose-humping does not count). But, to get back on topic - you are quite the negative sod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidhead Posted January 5, 2009 #9 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Now now, let's keep it civil. I'm sure there is a reason you hate those people that have chosen to serve their nation. Is it because you have done nothing and feel sort of like a freeloader? (initiating the movement to decriminalize moose-humping does not count). But, to get back on topic - you are quite the negative sod. i think were done Edited January 5, 2009 by acidhead43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waterboy Posted January 5, 2009 #10 Share Posted January 5, 2009 This honestly does not surprise me, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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