1. In his speech last night, when did President Bush say the war with Islamic extremists would be over?

2. a) Define totalitarianism. 
b) How did President Bush describe the totalitarian ideology that the Islamic extremists follow?
c) How did he describe their goal?

3. a) How did
President Bush answer the question some people ask: why are we in Iraq
if Saddam Hussein was not responsible for the 9/11 attacks?
b) What do you think of his explanation?

4. a) In addition
to Saddam Hussein's supporters, what groups are fighting against U.S.,
coalition and Iraqi military and police forces in Iraq?  
b) Why are they doing so? 

5. The president said the war was "more than a military conflict."  How did he describe it?

6. a) President
Bush acknowledged that mistakes have been made in Iraq.  What did he
say would be the worst mistake we could make in Iraq? 
b) Do you agree?  Explain your answer.

7. Re-read the last paragraph of the article.  With what tone did President Bush conclude his speech?

8.  OPTIONAL:  Read or watch President Bush's entire speech at WhiteHouse.gov
What is your overall feeling about his remarks?