1.  Who is Jalal Talabani?  What does he say is the most important international issue today?  Do you agree?  Explain your answer.

2.  Who does President Talabani credit for giving freedom to Iraq? (para. 3)

3.  What two groups does Mr. Talabani blame for the problems in Iraq? (para. 5)

4.  What is an appeaser?  What is the appeasers' myth?  Do you agree with Mr. Talabani?  Explain your answer.

5.  How will the need for foreign troops lessen over time, according to President Talabani?  What are the 2 practical reasons President Talabani gives for not establishing a specific timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal?

6.  What message does Pres. Talabani have for Iraq's neighbors?  Do you think they will listen?  Explain your answer.

7.  Re-read the last paragraph.  What 4 ways does Pres. Talabani say America has helped Iraq?

8.  What impression do you get from the media about Iraqi opinion of U.S. troops?  Why do you think we don't get a lot of first-hand reports about Iraqis thanking the U.S.?
(For some articles on the subject, go to Fox or National Review.)
Do a yahoo or google search to find more examples of grateful Iraqis.  Email the links and/or your thoughts on the subject to editor@studentnewsdaily.com.