101.   Supporters of the districts say that, rather than fostering separatism, they play a critical role in bringing minorities into the political process as equals.

102.   Teachers have played a critical role in the life of Homer Hickam, and he labels them his personal heroes.

103.   Tax laws also play a critical role in the case against Gingrich.

104.   That summer, he played a critical role collecting evidence against more than a dozen other men accused in the broader plot to terrorize New York.

105.   That removed two starters as well as elevating two bench people to more critical roles.

106.   That visit began the deterioration in Israeli-Palestinian relations, although there is much debate about whether Sharon played a critical role as a catalyst.

107.   The committee has continued to play a critical role following the breakup of the Soviet Union.

108.   The discovery that these genes, and presumably others, play a critical role in some breast tumors has opened a new avenue of attack.

109.   The Internet will play a critical role in making BTO work.

110.   The leader also raises money for the party and plays a critical role in steering members to coveted committee assignments.