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In that same speech, FDR also defended each of his progressive reforms as nothing more than “the American thing to do,” repeating the refrain over and over.

However she defended the increase and said it would help protect education services in the area.

The council defended its administration of the scheme and said opportunities for challenge were very clearly set out.

Ruto, an evangelical Christian, defended the donation, saying it was an attempt to address the country's moral decay.

For USC, it was by far the worst it has defended from the field — a full 5% higher than in any other game season.