The charter sets up new offices, including the powerful post of president of the European Union.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

But according to the source who handed the transcript to Veja magazine, the agency has also bugged the offices of the president and his chief of staff, as well as numerous congressmen.

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The president and the vice president and all persons holding offices of the pleasure can be thrown out of office by the voters at least every four years.

CNN: Transcript: White House Counsel Ruff's opening statement

Shortly before the president's arrival, civil servants poured out of offices in Downing Street to catch a glimpse of the president and, for some at least, have their photograph taken with his motor.

BBC: Obama visit: A powerful man and his motor at No 10