1.  a) Who is Emad Abdel Ghaffour?

b)  What is Mr. Ghaffour (and other Islamic leaders) demanding that the U.N. do?

 

2.  What is President Obama's foreign policy approach in Muslim countries, which differs from that of recent presidents?

 

3.  a) How does President Obama's National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor view the President's speech to the UN?

b)  Do you agree that, as Mr. Vietor says, "the U.S. is in a stronger position than we were when President Obama took office"?  Explain your answer.

c)  Ask a parent the same question.

 

4.  a) What must President Obama do in his speech to the UN General Assembly, according to Michael Rubin?

b)  Do you agree with Mr. Rubin's admonishment?  Explain your answer.

c)  Ask a parent the same question.

 

5.  What does Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor say the President will talk about in his speech to the UN General Assembly?

 

6.  Watch President Obama's speech.  In your opinion, how successful was Mr. Obama in underscoring that violence is never acceptable?  Did he send a strong message that the United States will stand up for its citizens' right to free speech,  bring justice to those who harm Americans and stand strongly for our democratic values abroad?  Explain your answer.