President McKinley said it was his responsibility to protect the lives and property of Americans living there.

VOA: special.2010.07.08

We not only have a right to our lives but to do whatever we regard as needful to protect our lives.

这种权利不仅适用于我们的生活,还适用于我们所认为的一切可以,维护生活所需的行为。

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And today,they gave their lives, and their last full measure of devotion,to protect ours,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

John Brennan says the embassy was closed to protect the lives of its staff.

VOA: standard.2010.01.03

"In lieu of the LTTE releasing people the U.N.Secretary General has called upon the government of Sri Lanka to exercise maximum restraint as it carries the fight to the LTTE in order to protect civilian lives,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.11

In previous years, the U.N.Children's Fund has classified Haiti as a country 'in crisis.' Since the devastating earthquake struck, UNICEF has increased its efforts to restore shattered lives and protect children and women who are among the most vulnerable victims of this disaster.

VOA: standard.2010.02.04