41.  For years, U.S. companies developed high-resolution satellite technology used only for national defense.

42.  From the first century of this era, Jewish sages discussed the principles of levying taxes for building a town wall, the ancient equivalent of national defense.

43.  George W. Bush, the Texas governor headed toward the Republican presidential nomination, has spoken of adopting a more robust national defense system.

44.  Gallup recently found that respondents it questioned cited fighting terrorism as the top priority for Congress, with national defense ranking second.

45.  Hanssen has been charged with transmitting national defense information and conspiracy to commit espionage.

46.  Harry Truman once said a strong national defense was far more important than a balanced budget.

47.  He also would increase national defense spending and provide aid for child care and long-term health care.

48.  Hastert said his other priorities included Medicare reform, education, lower taxes and more money for national defense.

49.  He declared himself at least as conservative as his GOP rival on crime, national defense and reducing the size of government.

50.  He has been nominated to receive the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award for his contributions to science and national defense.