They have also posed a challenge for those charged with protecting the city's image and selling it as a place to do business.

But let's remember that Congress isn't the only institution charged with protecting the innocent.

"When those charged with protecting our country provide, as they have, a compelling case for action, I know what my duty is," he said.

We know, better than most, perhaps, that soldiers are charged with protecting peace and life itself.

And I'm charged with protecting my town from people who would abuse their good nature.

Yet the state, charged with protecting those dollars, has done little to stop them from draining away.

Officials charged with protecting the president took over about 50 houses, citing security concerns.

Rather, it is the response of a frightened country that has no choice but to back the man charged with protecting them.

Those charged with protecting the city's children were well aware of that environment.

It is charged with protecting human rights and investigating violations.