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Charles Miller, a spokesman for the U.S. Treasury, however, declined to comment directly about Sanders' remarks. "We have filed our brief," Miller said, "It speaks for itself." The Bush administration is asking an appeals court to overturn the judge's ruling. U.S. Justice Department attorneys maintain that blind people are not denied meaningful access to the nation's current currency.
The word "maintain" in paragraph four means _____.