It could influence the way people all over the world think and act.
The chair has, in practice, the most influence over the management of the University.
Women have little presence in or influence over technological design.
And what of the military' s influence over the regime which is still powerful?
"And I think it has influenced cable companies all over the country to do similar 24-hour news shows," he added.
This gave him influence over the contents of publications in many countries.
However prior to modern communication every region had its own style which was influenced over time.
"And have you influence over them, or is your title of duke only irony?"
With that as an introduction, the entire panel looked at how this might influence global health over the next few decades.
Regardless of whether the president's proposals become law, they will influence the debate over health care in this year's presidential campaign.