They wanted to be peacemakers, but their very commitments led them into controversy.
Barclays has run into controversy before over its tax arrangements.
The lender has run into controversy before over its tax affairs.
But if there's one thing you can say about Google, it's that the company is not afraid to wade into controversy.
His nomination ran into further controversy when it was revealed that he owed $9,975 in back taxes.
"The subject is so rich," he said, "why get into controversy?"
But he asked reporters not to bend his remarks into controversy.
Almost nothing has been written in the mainstream media about these parties, except when they have jutted their way into controversy.
However, its position in the world's agricultural chain has thrust it into controversy.
He ran into controversy, however, over his strong doctrine of predestination.