defended
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The government has consistently defended its security operations as lawful and necessary to maintain stability.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
Lango noted that “to be fair,” interim Nvidia CEO Colette Kress “publicly defended the deals as smart investments” in her role as company CFO.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
After allegations emerged about Huang's ties to Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, Trump this week defended the Nvidia boss and said he had no idea Alice Huang was allegedly spying for Beijing.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
Huang has also vocally defended the technology against concerns that it could lead to widespread catastrophe:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
“I defended our land. I can raise horses.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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