Sentence examples for statement in defense of from inspiring English sources

Last week, the Icelandic singer Björk released "a statement in defense of Pussy Riot" and dedicated a song to the band during a performance in Finland.

But he said he interpreted Justice Verniero's recent statement in defense of his conduct to be more than an attempt "to clear the air".

BlackBerry's CEO John Chen was quick yesterday to issue a statement in defense of BlackBerry's position in the market.

In response to the controversy, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy recorded a folksy video statement in defense of the company's culinary donations.

He made the statement in defense of Israel's attack on Gaza, which was launched in the name of protecting itself from Hamas missile attacks.

A spokesperson for Mozilla followed suit by releasing a statement in defense of Eich's appointment, saying the company was "deeply committed to honoring diversity in sexual orientation and beliefs within our staff and community".

Throughout the McCarthy years and afterward, Wilder was the subject of attention when he dared to sign anything at all, including statements in defense of other writers' freedom to write.

Trump's "incredible cocoon of privilege and ego... blinds him to the sheer horror of his statements in defense of Mr. Porter," Rather said.

We hope other emerging democracies in the continent such as Nigeria and Liberia would follow suit by making strong statements in defense of the ICC indictment of Al-Bashir and stop politicizing it.

As Trump continues to attack Mueller and Attorney General Jeff Sessions ― making their job prospects unclear ― some in the GOP have even backtracked on previous statements in defense of the two men.

Markey tweeted a statement Monday in defense of Warren just after Trump made his joke.