I want to see how Bush defends his insistence on lowering taxes when we're in a deficit.

Mr. Bush also defended the department, saying its employees were "deserving of a little more respect."

Mr. Bush, however, has defended the Administration on that issue.

Mr. Bush defended his record even as he conceded the need to accelerate enforcement.

Bush defended his secretary throughout, and responded by stating that Rumsfeld is "exactly what is needed".

Mr. Bush has vigorously defended the need for a major tax cut, saying that signs of a national economic slowdown make it more necessary.

Mr. Bush defended his domestic accomplishments throughout the night.

Mr. Bush has defended capital punishment in his state despite growing outside criticism focusing on, among other issues, the quality of legal representation.

Mr. Bush defended his record and his sensitivity to the suffering of the recession.

Mr. Bush defended today's action, asserting in response to a question that it was not "a flip-flop."