51.   Brokers are given the freedom to operate their offices almost as independent businesses.

52.   But Clinton proved Thursday afternoon that he still knows how to wield his office as a powerful political weapon.

53.   But he implied that the state has neglected anti-violence education and treatment programs for batterers, and vowed to use his office as a bully pulpit against domestic abuse.

54.   But Lagos will take office as a friend of business.

55.   But political progeny arguably are propelled into office just as strongly by internal factors.

56.   But some regard his task with the homeland security office as a particularly daunting one, particularly in terms of coordinating the various intelligence agencies.

57.   But Winston Lord, who recently left office as assistant secretary of East Asian and Pacific affairs, warns against such an approach.

58.   Clinton is not the first president to use his office as a platform to raise money for his party or its candidates.

59.   Clinton, who came into office as a New Democrat, is going out more like an old Republican.

60.   Colosio, who was made head of the PRI after Salinas took office as president, had a vision for its revival.