"It represents a return to the larger role that counsel's office played during separation of powers struggles 10 to 20 years ago," he said.

"My office played a role in pushing for renovations as buildings became valuable."

You report that he said his office had played little role in the Hummer's planning and design.

Since September 11, 2001, the office has played a key diplomatic role with foreign governments whose nationals have been captured in the war on terror.

A decade later this office would play an active role in the development of an alternative fuel source - ethanol.

An office in Washington may play a vital role in raising money.

So the question is whether this office, were it to open, could play a positive role in that.

Thus, the office of Prime Minister once again played an important role in the history of the nation.

The office has played little role in criminal prosecutions, which have been left to district attorneys.

Two offices have played a prominent role in dealing with the aftermath of the Eurostat case.