Republican leaders defend the tax provisions as ones that will help declining industries and keep American business competitive overseas.

So how are the Democratic leaders defending themselves?

Immigrant leaders defend their use of civil rights language, saying strong parallels exist between the two struggles.

A8 Thailand's top military leaders defend the violent crackdown.

Republican leaders defended their proposal as one that would cut fat from the state's $12.1 billion budget while maintaining essential services.

Following the verdict, several prominent leaders and officials publicly defended Hanegbi.

Republican leaders defend the provision by arguing that people will not need food stamps once they get public-service jobs.

Many prominent leaders, however, have defended Bryan and his legacy.

Guatemala's political leaders defend the measure as a step toward national reconciliation.

At the past two summits, leaders promoted and defended the growth of democracy in the hemisphere.