111.   While other candidates would have shaken her hand and moved on, Clinton defended his position for several minutes.

112.   Olympic officials defended their position.

113.   Portillo defended his position on the grounds of labour market flexibility.

114.   Rockets and shells rocked the capital as forces loyal to Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani defended their positions against attacking Uzbek troops, a frontline commander said.

115.   Russia should continue negotiations on START III but must also defend other positions.

116.   Second Prime Minister Hun Sen, a leading proponent of amnesty for Ieng Sary, defended his position during a speech Saturday.

117.   Suryadi defended his position in a separate interview broadcast by NHK.

118.   The embattled Wong says he cannot publicly defend his position without compromising his impartiality as the head of the legislature.

119.   The fighters said they were continuing to defend their positions and claimed to have recaptured a tram depot taken earlier by the Russians.