[Orbiting_Rosie's_Head]

A good indication to the French that they probably won't want to participate in the reconstruction, even if we allow it.

[truth_seeker]

"A good indication to the French that they probably won't want to participate in the reconstruction, even if we allow it."

Is it possible that an Iraqi civilian, in CHARGE of bid selection, would simply pass over the French bid, with some typical beauricratic basis?

"Bid as submitted is not responsive to the requirements, specified in the RFP"

Over, and over, and over.