But he defended the contributions already made in the eight-year campaign.

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And he said Fort Sumter would be defended against all hostile action.

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General Toral defended the city as best he could.

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He had defended himself in court for years and had asked for a presidential pardon.

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Iran's president also defended statements he made last Monday before a U.N.conference in which he called Israel the most cruel and racist regime in the world.

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On ABC's This Week, Cheney defended his stance, adding now that he is out of office, he sees no reason to remain silent on matters of national security.

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