At the very least, it seems unlikely they would support policies, such as the decimation of Israel now being pursued by the Bush administration in part in the hope that Saudi Arabia will play a moderating role in the region, helping to birth a peaceable Palestinian state and a stable, pro-U.S. Middle East.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: A teaching moment

They play a part in civic life by bringing people together in such an intimate setting, as well as a religious role in purifying the soul.

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The 11 goals he scored for his former side earlier in the season have played a major part in securing them a second successive season in the Premier League and he may well yet play a significant role in helping his new side into Europe next campaign.

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The Government has a crucial role to play in encouraging saving for retirement, and fiscal as well as regulatory measures have a part to play here.

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Oil prices play a major role in global economic growth because oil is crucial to every part of the economy.

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Next, they randomly assigned the volunteers to play either buyers or sellers role in negotiations over emails as part of a classroom exercise.

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The president credited the technology industry with a significant role in the current good economic times, and predicted the Internet would play an even greater part in the economy's continued growth and health.

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