But that survival was also a political symbol of extraordinary power.
Before that, it was used as a political symbol by the Portuguese republicans.
Those are the political symbols needed for the white constituency.
They said it was against their rules for teams to use political symbols.
But like most political symbols, this one is not what it seems.
So today's activity was largely an exercise in political symbols.
Some lawmakers have called it a "political symbol" because of this association.
It is not only a work establishment but also a political symbol.
"If the head scarf were a political symbol, I would be the first to take it off."
For all that, the dome has become a political symbol here.