1.   But the economies of the Southeast countries are strong, and nations there could pursue a formidable defense buildup if they felt a need to do so.

2.   In a specific warning to Tokyo, Shen cautioned the Japanese not to embark on a defense buildup.

3.   In his remarks to the reserve officers, Bush cast the defense buildup as nothing less than his primary responsibility as president.

4.   In World War II, FDR presided over a miraculous defense buildup.

5.   Just as spending on space and military projects helped nurture early semiconductor companies, a defense biotechnology buildup promises more biotechnology start-ups incubated by government grants.

6.   Other long-range programs, including a defense buildup and official development assistance, also should be overhauled.

7.   Sahlman thinks the current defense buildup may even lead to breakthroughs in fields ranging from batteries to electronic security.

8.   So did Ronald Reagan with his tremendous defense buildup.

9.   Tucker said Bush would discuss education, tax cuts, a defense buildup, and steps to strengthen Social Security and Medicare.

10.   Weaponry and equipment purchased in the Reagan-era defense buildup will begin to wear out or become obsolete over the next five years.