"Wherever they have been arraigned, a plain charge has been exhibited against them. They have had an impartial trial and have been permitted to make their defense."

Defence, Defense

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"Wherever they have been arraigned, a plain charge has been exhibited against them. They have had an impartial trial and have been permitted to make their defense."

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"The defense of our rights and our dignity, as well as efforts never to let ourselves to be overcome by the feeling of hatred - this is the road we have chosen."

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"They scored 26 points in three quarters. That's solid defense."

Bill Laimbeer, American Coach

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"Like the American soldiers who went before them, they are putting their lives on the line to protect ours."

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"I appeal to all Britishers to answer this call to arms for the defence of all the principles that we Englishmen have been the first to proclaim in the world."

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"There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights."

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"It's pitching, hitting and defense that wins. Any two can win. All three make you unbeatable."

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"That's how you win - pitching and defense."

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"As far as missile defense is concerned, a very thorough consultation process is underway."

Gerhard Schroder, German Statesman

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"I probably visualize myself, the shots I'm going to get in the game, how I'm going to play defense, what we have to do to stop the other team's best player, what it's going to take out of me, the whole aspect of the game."

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"But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense."

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