51.   Powell reaffirmed that the United States will consult closely with France on the missile defense issue.

52.   After leaving his post, he wrote regularly on defense issues in leading Indian newspapers.

53.   And he underscored the close ties on defense issues with the United States.

54.   And senators noted that though he has been out of government, Rumsfeld has remained involved in big defense issues.

55.   As a Republican, he has often agreed with congressional Republicans on defense issues.

56.   Araujo believes lawmakers are largely ignorant about defense issues, and says he hopes the boot camp will lead more politicians to better comprehend military needs.

57.   Biden challenged Powell on the missile defense issue.

58.   Both countries will boost cooperation on security and defense issues, but neither president offered specifics on the plans.

59.   Both senators are senior lawmakers on defense issues.

60.   Bush spoke surrounded by his foreign policy team and members of Congress who flew to Texas to discuss defense issues with him.