21.   There, in a speech aimed at the United States, the pope focused on the role the Catholic Church plays in shaping national life and influencing policy debates.

22.   This debate is influenced heavily by the way immigration creates different winners and losers.

23.   In an apparent bid to influence the debate, Le Pen said Monday that he would wait until the day after the debate to announce how he will vote.

24.   Overseas, the exiles have lost much of their ability to influence debate back in China.

25.   The eight-page report was designed to influence the debate in Congress on the aid package.

26.   Since the two-week conference called Habitat II opened on Monday, the NGOs have tried to influence debate on the question of housing as a basic right.