But in interviews last week with lawmakers, members of both chambers energetically defended the grants.

We need to know just where the political parties and their members seeking public service to defend this country stand.

The original members defend their boundaries, and there can be strained evenings on the party circuit.

Other Shiite members of the assembly defended their action.

Even though Daniels and Morgan won the title, any members could defend them.

Other members of the board defended their decision to continue counting and expressed hope their efforts were not in vain.

Good for Our Kids' School board members defended the program.

Other prominent members of the Jewish community have also defended Pius.

This says that a member can defend itself, but in no sense does it endorse a prolonged campaign of counter-attack.

Pairs are highly territorial and both members will defend their territory from other rats.