Now he could see the game the Russian president was playing.

The president, on the other hand, played a key role in important public ceremonies.

He's set a standard for the amount of golf that a President can play.

"You should not see this as a game the president is playing to influence international opinion," he said.

"The so-called environmental President is playing politics with clean air."

The president plays a central role in making the university's case to potential donors.

None of these things will happen unless the President plays a direct role.

The President played another shot as if he were sleepwalking.

The President, in his rhetoric about a "strong defense," plays the same game.

The President was playing his best political cards at a time when the country can afford to act and address these long-term problems.