Re: Report: Obama's Africa trip could cost $60M-$100M
uh oh, another leak
"the elaborate security provisions which will cost the government tens of millions of dollars are outlined in a
confidential internal planning document obtained by the washington post"
Document: Major resources needed for Obama Africa trip - The Washington Post
"the trip to africa is complicated by a confluence of factors that could make it one of the most expensive of obama’s tenure, according to people familiar with the planning.
"us officials are providing nearly all the resources, rather than depending on local police forces, military authorities or hospitals for assistance"
elaborate security provisions, alright
an aircraft carrier offshore, a floating hospital, 24 hour fighter jet flyover cover
sheets of bullet*proof glass to cover the windows of the hotels where the first family will stay
parade limos for him and her (michelle), a radio jammer, specialized and secure communications car, ambulance prepared to handle biological and/or chemical attack, an xray truck...
"3 sets of each---because there's not enough time to transfer the equipment"
300 agents, 35 (including sniper protection) for the tanzanian safari (the girls were going) which got cancelled after wapo kept asking how much it costs
obama kicks back---bang for the buck
White House defends high bills for Africa trip - Washington Times
hey, we gotta beat the chinese to senegal
and all poor ambassador stevens asked for was a couple extra guards...