1. a) What agreement did Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano make with Saudi Arabia in January? Be specific.
b) Should all travelers from Middle Eastern countries be subject to this same scrutiny? Explain your answer.

2. a) How did Secretary Napolitano explain the agreement with Saudi minister Prince Nayef?
b) What do you think of Secretary Napolitano's explanation? Explain your answer.

3. a) What concerns/question did House Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul and six other committee leaders express in a letter to Secretary Napolitano?
b) What were the Congressmen's reasons for questioning the advisability of giving Saudi Arabia Global Entry status?
c) Do you think the Congressmen make legitimate points? Why or why not?

4. List the countries the U.S. has given Global Status to thus far.

5. a) Do you support Secretary Napolitano's decision to give Saudi Arabia Global Entry status, but not give it to British, French, Italian (or any of our very close long-time allies)?
b) If you haven't already done so, read "Background" below the questions. Do you think the Obama administration should trust the Saudi government? Why or why not?