Now the companies are in an awkward position, with members of Congress questioning them about their role in the eavesdropping.

He said West German authorities had not questioned him about his role in the project but that he would be "happy to talk to them."

Argentina wants to question Pinochet specifically about his role in the bombing.

Not until after 1992 did prosecutors question him about his role in the affair.

When questioned about his role, he stated, "Only one died," and that one by accident.

In 1991 Outteridge was angry when questioned about his role in the trial.

Mr. Chertoff was questioned sharply by members of Congress last week about his role.

The lawyers questioned the lobbyist about his role under oath in a closed deposition in 1999.

The suspect cooperated fully with police when questioned about his role in the incident.

Cardinal Law was also questioned about his role as "corporation sole," a sort of chief executive of the archdiocese.