Rosslyn Wuchinich '99, a New York native and another protester, said that she has seen evidence of harsh work conditions for people forced off the welfare rolls.

"Some are mothers who must leave their children without any care because the city government doesn't provide for them," Wuchinich said.

Wuchinich alleged that Giuliani made false claims of accountability on the issue of education. She said the mayor's policies have stripped city parents of decisionmaking power, leaving them with only an advisory role.

Other students, however, praised Giuliani's speech.

"I felt Mayor Giuliani conducted himself very well," Bradley L. Davis '00 said.

"I don't think you can hold Giuliani responsible for isolated incidents," Davis added, referring to the allegations of police brutality in the city.

Jacqueline A. Newmyer '01 disapproved of the some students' methods of protest of the event.

"I felt Giuliani was informative and insightful," Newmyer said. "The protesters' approach was immature and offensive. Their use of plungers was vile."

In the speech, Giuliani also speculated on what lies ahead for his administration.

"I think the biggest problem is drug dependency," Giuliani said. "But I believe we can reduce drug dependence, if we do it wisely and use the principle of accountability."