[Chancellor Palpatine]

When a permanent American military governor is appointed for Iraq, I'll concede that the US is engaged in empire building.

I expect that you'll be waiting a long time for that concession.

[Sangamon Kid]

When a permanent American military governor is appointed for Iraq, I'll concede that the US is engaged in empire building.

You are so naieve. Don't you know the plan? Our military will park it's collective ass in the Middle East and won't move for a long, long time.