1.  List the 3 resolutions voted on in the Senate on Thursday and the outcome of each one.

2.  a) Who is the Senate Minority Leader?
b) What did he say is wrong with setting a deadline for withdrawal of troops from Iraq?

3.  a) Who is the Senate Majority Leader?
b) Why did he vote for the resolution to pull the troops out of Iraq by March 31, 2008?

4.  a) According to Sen. McConnell, for what reasons can Americans be optimistic about the course of the war under the new leadership of Gen. David Petraeus?
b) Do you think Sen. McConnell is unrealistic in his optimism?  Explain your answer.

5.  What is wrong with continuing the U.S. military presence in Iraq, according to Sen. Reid?

6.  Sen. Reid said "We will not stop until President Bush and Senate Republicans listen to the American people and change course in Iraq."  Do you want President Bush to change course in Iraq and withdraw our troops, or do you think we should give Gen. Petraeus and the surge a chance? Explain your answer.