Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani stood by his views on military spending and the Iraq War at a speaking event Saturday night in Bender Arena.
At the event, sponsored by the Kennedy Political Union, Giuliani spoke about issues including the U.S.‘s response to Islamic extremist terrorism, health care legislation, the stimulus package and the 2010 midterm elections.
He spoke to a packed crowd as a featured event of Parents and Alumni Weekend.
Giuliani was interrupted by three audience members as he answered a question about military spending.
A student had asked Giuliani how the United States could get out of its economic deficit if it continues to spend significant amounts of money on the military.
He said “military spending is never a problem,” and that wars often lift countries out of economic depression by putting people to work, such as with World War II.
Jim and Ann Toole, parents of Kerry Toole, a senior in the School of Communication, booed and said, “People died!” in response to Giuliani’s answer and walked out of the event.
Jim Toole said the main reason he walked out is because he strongly disagreed with Giuliani’s belief that the Iraq War is good for the economy.
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