article_snippet: After all, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) received $20 billion of U.S. money between 2005 and 2012 -- for equipment, bases and training.
article_snippet: Billions of dollars were spent creating a new Iraqi army from scratch.
article_snippet: Over a seven-year period, more than $4 billion was spent on renovating and building Iraqi bases.
article_snippet: Logistical and maintenance support: $2.6 billion.
article_snippet: Supply of equipment: $3.4 billion (in addition to what the Iraqis bought Iraqis.)
article_snippet: Training and staffing the Iraqi police: a cool $9.4 billion.
highlights_snippet: Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) received $20 billion of U.S. money between 2005 and 2012 .
  