His defenders note that before Mr. Chen took office in 2000, presidents were not required to submit receipts to use such discretionary funds.

The system's defenders note that the items include worthwhile programs.

Her defenders though have noted the self-deprecating aspects of her persona.

This was covered by the jack and king, and the defenders noted the appearance of South's eight.

Their defenders would note that the team didn't have any real incentive to play well because it already knew it had a post-season spot.

Mr. Vale's defenders also note that he offered the informer police protection three times.

Mr. Karzai's defenders note that he has no pretensions to being the country's permanent leader.

The bill's defenders note that administrative subpoenas are already allowed in other kinds of investigations.

Starr's defenders note that a judge has already ruled his office broke no laws.

"The act itself is almost invisible to outside eyes," the President's defender gently noted, pleading against removal of the people's choice.