George justified his vote by saying that it was based on the bill's amendments.

People with huge packs often justify it by saying they never have to carry the pack much anyway.

They justify these actions by saying that a state of war still exists between their country and ours.

The Rangers justify the price increase by saying they have the highest payroll in the league.

She justified this by saying that parents always have a love for their child, no matter what has happened.

I justify it by saying that knowledge is never a waste.

States justify these programs by saying that it is in their economic interest to have a well-educated work force.

We justified them by saying it was necessary to shake up routine and that personnel changes were really needed.

To justify this by saying that we label them is completely ridiculous.

The Council always justifies such a measure by saying that all this is necessary for the fight against terrorism.