The committee allowed the President's lawyers two days in which to present a defense.
He may be compelled to present his defense to a judge and jury.
There are circumstances in which a defendant's right to present his own defense must give way.
"I have the right to present a defense," she protested.
"I have serious questions whether we presented a fair and adequate defense," he said.
In point of fact, the defendant is not obliged to present a defense at all.
I intend to use this forum to present my defense.
The next day the White House would present its defense.
Others are presenting my defense on the facts, the law and the Constitution.
There were tribunals, where the accused could present their defense, but they cost money.