Even American Presidents, they note, place their hands on the Bible as they are sworn in.

The President has already placed known opposition leaders in his Government.

Now the President has placed himself to share in Mr. Tower's likely defeat.

Many were incensed that the President had so foolishly placed his agenda, and theirs, at risk.

And the President placed a number of stringent conditions to be met before the United States could resume its nuclear testing program.

By convention, incoming Presidents raise their right hand and place the left on a Bible or other book while taking the oath of office.

He had read it, the President said, and had placed his left hand upon it when taking the oath of office last month.

The President also placed calls today to at least two House Democrats who appeared to be wavering in their opposition to impeachment.

It empowered the President to place obligatory orders with manufacturers capable of producing war materials.

The President rapidly ambled up to the podium and placed his notes before him.