1.  And Gramm defended his support of free-trade agreements.

2.  Bush again defended his support for the death penalty and the record number of executions in Texas during his terms.

3.  But that secretiveness has also made it difficult for the United States to defend its support of the fund, or discuss specific decisions.

4.  Murad defended his support of the controversial stem cell research Thursday, saying it has potential to treat many forms of human disease.

5.  Such a step would undoubtedly offend Pakistan and make it much more difficult for Musharraf to defend his support of the American campaign in Afghanistan.

6.  Wilson defended his support for abortion rights, comparing his views to those of Barry Goldwater.

7.  Pataki, flanked by Budapest Mayor Gabor Demszky, defended his support of the death penalty Tuesday under questioning by reporters.

8.  Pataki, flanked by Budapest Mayor Gabor Demszky, defended his support of the death penalty.

9.  Philippine president defends support for military agreement with U.S.

10.  Philippine President Joseph Estrada on Thursday defended his support for a proposed ban on strikes during economic crises, and rejected accusations that he was veering toward strongman rule.