1. What is the main idea of Mr. Mukasey’s commentary?

2. Why do you think President Obama’s State Department has met with Egyptian members of the Muslim Brotherhood but President Obama has not invited President Sisi, who is a Muslim fighting Islamists?

3. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise, exhort or answer. What do you think is the purpose of this commentary? Explain your answer.

4. How does this commentary encourage you?