But he defended his agency's handling of the evidence.

The cardinal has since defended his handling of those cases.

But he defended the police's handling of the investigation.

But Republican officials defended their handling of the matter.

He defended the federal government's overall handling of the Microsoft case.

Police officials defended their handling of complaints, and said the number made against officers has dropped substantially over the last two years.

But Nolan defended his team's handling of today's larger players.

Perhaps understandably, not many other officials were eager to go on television to defend the administration's handling of the relief effort.

But agency officials defended their handling of the case, calling it a success.

Senior military officers defended their handling of security in Baghdad as troops moved into the city last week.