1.   But outraged defenders of Booth insisted that he was a loving, gentle pastor who was being smeared by vicious gossip.

2.   His defenders insist otherwise, and they may yet be right.

3.   It was exactly the kind of soul-searching moment the Raider defenders insisted they needed.

4.   Napster defenders insist that music needs to be free, while record-label execs contend that music just needs to feel free.

5.   Staunch Pentagon defenders insist that Clinton is cutting too much too fast.

6.   The defenders insist it is the price of open access and enables thousands of students to get a college degree and a better job.

7.   When grand jury testimony is in conflict, as Clinton defenders insist some to be, the Senate must decide for itself who is telling the truth.

8.   Defenders insist he made every effort possible to help Jews and other victims, using discrete diplomacy.

9.   Its defenders insist the flag merely honors the bravery of Southern soldiers.

10.   But the veteran defender insisted he would not ask to be excused as were some Chelsea players earlier in the season.