Benson forcefully defended his work against some readers' contentions that the cartoon was insensitive.

He declared at the Democratic convention that he will forcefully defend America after we have been attacked.

There, he forcefully defended free trade and limited government.

You consistently and forcefully defend the right of a woman to have an abortion free of state interference.

Earlier, the Italian leader forcefully defended the decree, saying it was designed to protect civil liberties and prevent a "police state" in Italy.

Republicans were not allowed to offer their own alternative proposal, but they forcefully defended the president and his policy.

During the meetings, the general forcefully defended the use of live ammunition by Israeli security forces, officials said.

He forcefully defends his behavior, which has come under attack from other journalists and Clinton partisans.

Mr. Barak must forcefully defend the lives of Israeli soldiers and civilians under attack.

In both instances, Mr. Falcon forcefully defended the integrity of the report.