1. The American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, was attacked on September 11, 2012 by heavily armed terrorists. While the Obama administration, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, blamed the attack on a spontaneous protest over a youtube video that turned violent, others say they knew immediately it was a terrorist attack. There had been no protests over the youtube video in Libya. The Obama administration now admits it was a terrorist attack. The attack began during the night at a compound that is meant to protect the consulate building. A second assault in the early morning the next day targeted a nearby CIA annex in a different diplomatic compound. Four Americans were murdered, including U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. Ten others were injured.
What did yesterday's Congressional hearing on Benghazi show was lacking in the Obama administration's response to the attack on our consulate in Benghazi?

2. a) Who is Gregory Hicks?
b) How would the outcome in Benghazi have been different if the U.S. had quickly sent a military aircraft over Benghazi, according to Mr. Hicks? Why does he think this is so?

3. The Obama administration insisted that nobody was ever told to stand down and that all available resources were utilized. Who do you think has more of a motive to lie: Mr. Hicks or the Obama administration? Why?

4. What did former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testify last year regarding the lack of response to Benghazi?

5. The Obama administration, Democrats and the news media say that Republicans are conducting this investigation for political purposes only, that the administration did everything they could to save our people in Benghazi. Think about what really happened there: In August, Ambassador Stevens had requested extra security from the State Department, which was denied. Our consulate was attacked on September 11, and our government did nothing to help the men under fire there.
How important do you think this news story is?
What do you think of the testimony of Gregory Hicks and Eric Nordstrom? Should anyone in the Obama administration be held accountable, or did they do all they could, and it is Republican lawmakers who are at fault here? Explain your answers.

CHALLENGE: Do an internet search for the "survivors from the Benghazi attack."  How many major news organizations have reported on these individuals (who they are, what job they held, their background)?  Why do you think this is so?