I believe that most people have an inherent desire to help and protect those at risk.

But at times he has also been open about his desire to protect people from their own choices.

Their common interests and desire to protect the innocent led to a close friendship.

The desire to protect one's children is more than understandable.

First, by a desire to protect myself from the embarrassment of my own conduct.

"Perhaps you will both excuse my desire to protect myself."

The group agreed that the doctors had failed to pick up on the man's desire to protect his family from the news.

"The bank's desire to protect their investment added eight months to the process," he said.

Each economic program takes into account the government's desire to protect the country's environment and cultural traditions.

But the real reason will usually be a simple desire to protect jobs and salaries.