1.  What information was revealed over the weekend about the September 11 terrorist attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in which four Americans (including our ambassador) were murdered?

2.  a) Who is Gary Berntsen?
b)  Why did Mr. Berntsen criticize Defense Department officials regarding the attack on the U.S. consulate in Behghazi?

3.  What information did the Pentagon give the media about the actions they took on September 11?

4.  The CBS News report states: "Add to the controversy the fact that the last two Americans didn't die until more than six hours into the attack, and the question of U.S. military help becomes very important."  Do you think Defense Secretary Panetta, Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey and President Obama should have ordered military backup to fly into Benghazi? Explain your answer.

5.  The attack took place over a month ago.  The Obama administration has vowed to bring the terrorists to justice.  What did the ringleader of the attack, Ahmad Abu Khattala, tell the New York Times in an interview last week?

6.  a) What did Ambassador Stevens ask the State Department for several times prior to the attack?  What were his reasons for the request?
b)  How did the State Department respond?

7.  a) What has Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said about President Obama's role in lack of U.S. response to the attack?
b)  Do you think Gov. Romney's criticism is a fair assessment of the president's foreign policy leadership?  Explain your answer.

8.  The media has reported that Republican members of Congress are calling on the Obama administration to explain what they knew about the attack, and when they knew it.  Do you think Democrat members of Congress should also ask the same questions?  Who is "playing politics" - the Democrats or the Republicans?  Explain your answers.

OPTIONAL: Watch the Oct. 22 presidential debate at c-span.org.
a) What questions did debate moderator Bob Schieffer ask President Obama about the report on a U.S. drone during the presidential debate on foreign policy last night?
b) What do you think of President Obama's response?