Her supporters counter that she is more aware of the reality on the ground than many others in the administration.

Supporters counter that they are trying to serve the educational needs of all students in the neighborhood.

Supporters of the sale, including senior military officers, counter that Taiwan has a good case.

Supporters counter that national security demands classified accounts for secret programs.

The supporters of race preferences counter that the country cannot end affirmative action without first fixing the education system.

His supporters countered that the promotion was spontaneous, and completely independent of the local government.

Supporters countered that the broadening of knowledge was justification enough.

Supporters counter that this style is more relevant and therefore accessible to ordinary people.

Supporters of the move countered that they wanted to focus less on race and more on improving education for all.

But supporters counter that while Communism is receding, democracy has yet to take root.