The U.S. should declare that it will take all appropriate self-defense measures and it would defend against use of space hostile to U.S. national security interest .

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In a long, rambling and self-justificatory late-night interview with Mr Ottaway soon after, Prince Bandar unburdened himself, trying vainly to defend the kingdom against a new army of detractors.

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"There will be strong psychological and emotional incentives to defend and remain loyal to the family member, and to delude and self-deceive themselves about the reality of their relative's guilt, " Price said.

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Another obstacle is the self-interest of exchange members, who have made a comfortable living from the old ways, and will defend them.

ECONOMIST: Good-bye to all that