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Giuliani Wants Bigger Troop Buildup Than Bush

Giuliani Wants Bigger Troop Buildup Than Bush
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"President Bush has increased our military strength and further increases are planned, but we need to do more -- much more. We need a force that can both deter aggression and meet many challenges that may come our way," the former New York City mayor told a class of 438 cadets during a commencement speech at The Citadel, a public military college.

"I believe America needs at least 10 new combat brigades above the additions that are already proposed by President Bush and are already in the budget," Giuliani said.

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