“CFIT played an extraordinary role and continues to play an extraordinarily important role as an organizing influence. We consider ourselves the whiteboard for the industry in thinking through its concerns and potential solutions.”

“I believe the U.S. can play an important part in solving the problem if we take into account not only American influence worldwide, but also the strong relationship between America and Israel”

“There is no doubt that collective beliefs holding that men are naturally 'better' at math and science are major factors that influence women's choices of college majors -- and determine the climate in math and science programs worldwide.”

“In looking at cognitive function and how it relates to drinking, I wondered how other variables, such as additional drug use, might have an influence. That is when it was found that smoking had a correlation.”

“That game had an influence on me. They proved they belonged, they proved they could play with anyone. I watched the game and pictured myself making plays to help us win the next time.”

“When I was in fourth grade, my family, we used to always go to the roller skating rink. There was this cute boy there that I liked. It kind of influenced me to keep going.”

“Today the Federal Communications Commission empowers America's new media elite with unacceptable levels of influence over the ideas and information upon which our society and our democracy depend,”

“It was two extremes of influence being put next to each other: the most electronic music we have on the record and the most old, out-of-style music we have on the record.”

“Now that China has joined the World Trade Organization, it steps onto the world stage more frequently. Once you participate in this platform, others can also influence you.”

When a child is immersed in a certain environment, his thinking is formed by roles models of behavior demonstrated by parents in the family who have had a great influence on the formation of thinking of the child