And although the United States still refuses to become a full-fledged member of the International Criminal Court, it has begun to play a supporting role.

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However, government has a legitimate and vital role to play in supporting an infrastructure encouraging of commerce, setting minimum standards for business conduct, incentivising desirable policies and practices, and penalising those who do not abide by societal norms.

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"We are honored to play a supporting role in the federal government's effort to become a model of sustainability, " GW President Steven Knapp said.

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Michael Eisenstadt of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Andrew Bacevich of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies collaborated in a separate study of the role the U.S. can play in supporting a Syrian-Israeli peace agreement sponsored by the Washington Institute.

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The regeneration of Isle of Man town and village centres can play a vital role in supporting economic growth, the Chief Minister has said.

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Each Member of the Congress has a role to play in modernizing our defenses, thus supporting our chances for a meaningful arms agreement.

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