It's a good idea and not just because it would make the President defend his programs.

The president defended his plan in a meeting with Congressional leaders today.

Audubon's president defended the action, saying it was old news.

But the President defends the program as an integral part of his economic plans.

This week, the President defended his decision in that case as "pretty routine."

The President could defend the country, but not - by him or her self - use the military offensively.

But the president still defended the invasion of Iraq.

It was a moment when the president could defend his record in Iraq to thunderous applause.

But the president adamantly defends all the tax cuts for the rich.

This was changed to "declare war" specifically in order to allow the President to defend the country from sudden attacks.