General Clark defended the order in an interview as necessary to maintain public support for the war.

Mayor Angelo Martinelli defended the city's actions in a recent interview.

The Congressman defended the center in a recent interview.

Donald C. Burr, the founder of the airline, defended the practice in a recent interview.

Edwards defended his play-calling in an interview after the news conference.

And Dr. Myers defended his record in an interview.

Mr. Bosch has defended the attack in a published interview as "a legitimate act of war."

Ford executives, who seemed surprised by the immediate and widespread disapproval, defended their announcement in an interview last week.

Mr. Capoccia, 59, vigorously defended his practice in an interview.

Shortly afterwards, Lima defended herself in an interview with E!