1.   And by their mere presence they hope to influence the debates that will go on behind closed doors.

2.   As minister, Mrs. Nolte will play an important role in influencing the debate in Parliament over a new abortion law.

3.   Advocates for people with AIDS have applauded the new rules and expect them to influence the debate in other states.

4.   Advocates and opponents of repeal had planned lobbying events for Wednesday and immediately went to work to try to influence the debate after Daschle advanced the timetable.

5.   But because both candidates inspired new voters and brought new vision to the campaign this year, their ability to continue influencing the debate is considerable.

6.   But Berne added that Giuliani had strongly influenced the debate regarding ultimate control of the school system.

7.   Chirac had been telegraphing his decision for some time, but it could influence the debate in the United States.

8.   Executives at the Bell companies said that the timing of the announcement was clearly intended to influence Congressional debate.

9.   He said he was staying in the race to influence the debate on the tax code.

10.   In the last year, the two industries have also spent tens of millions of dollars on lobbying and advertising intended to influence the debate in Congress.