41.   His defenders say that Yatom was acting on orders and that killing the two hijackers was not particularly excessive for Shin Bet norms at the time.

42.   His defenders say the charges were based on the testimony of just one official, while several other Teamster officials have testified to the contrary.

43.   Industry defenders say cable has promoted plenty of competition since the Telecom Act.

44.   Industry defenders say the concerns are legitimate, but not cause for alarm.

45.   Medical experts know nothing about sports nutrition, MET-Rx defenders say.

46.   Moreover, the hundreds of men who have been detained are presumed guilty until proven innocent, their defenders say.

47.   MTBE defenders say the fuel additive, while admittedly toxic, has been unfairly targeted for criticism when the real problem is preventing gasoline spills in the first place.

48.   Or was it, as CBS and its defenders said, a newsworthy event that had the merit of advancing a discussion the nation must inevitably confront?

49.   Pius, his defenders said, pursued peace quietly, discreetly, refusing to endanger even more potential victims, agonizing over his self-imposed inability to speak out.

50.   Several Gore defenders said the former vice president could sit back for only so long as other Democrats began to seek support.