21.   The Bulgarian presidency is a largely ceremonial position, with real power resting with the prime minister and parliament.

22.   The Czech presidency is a largely ceremonial position, so while Havel is hospitalized there is no need for his powers to be transferred to someone else.

23.   The Indian president usually does not vote to demonstrate the neutrality of his largely ceremonial position.

24.   The Israeli view is that Arafat himself must be kicked upstairs to a ceremonial position, while someone else runs affairs of state.

25.   The presidency is a largely ceremonial position, though he plays an important role in international affairs and during the formation of governments.

26.   The presidency is a largely ceremonial position, with real power resting with the prime minister and parliament.

27.   He said he was relieved to step down after his second five-year stint in the largely ceremonial position.

28.   The presidency in Austria is a mainly ceremonial position, with the real political power resting with the chancellor.