It is Israel's right to defend its citizens against missile attacks.

We have a responsibility to defend our citizens, like any other country, including the United States.

"After all," he said, "the basic duty of the government is to defend its citizens."

After all, isn't that the first duty of a government-to defend its citizens?

The village like the town defended its new citizens, though never quite so effectively.

The complaint affirmed Israel's right to defend itself and its citizens.

"We're taking all necessary steps to prevent escalation, but at the same time we must defend our citizens," he said.

"We will continue to build it until it is completed," he said, "as would any other country defending its citizens."

They show the difficulties faced by any state, especially a democracy, in defending its citizens against terrorists.

How can a state defend its citizens in such a situation?