Students:  This a long article, but the ideas are well worth thinking about, as this issue affects our future and the type of world in which we will live.  Don't be discouraged by the length.  You can do it!

1.  What problems did General George Washington face in the winter of 1776?

2.  What password did Washington instruct his men to use?

3.  What point do you think Mr. Gingrich is trying to make by relating the story of Washington's defeats and then ultimate victory?

4.  What is the Baker-Hamilton Commission? (For detailed information about the Baker-Hamilton Commission [aka Iraq Study Group - ISG], go to the Council on Foreign Relations website at cfr.org.)

5.  Re-read the 11 things that Mr. Gingrich says should be in the Baker-Hamilton Report.
Do you agree with Mr. Gingrich's assertions on all 11 points?  Explain your answer.