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In addition to their power over government based on government financing and personal influence, bankers could steer governments in ways they wished them to go by other pressures. ↗

— Carroll Quigley

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Instead, there were a variety of controls of which some could be influenced by bankers, some could be influenced by the government, and some could hardly be influenced by either. ↗

— Carroll Quigley

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The failure of Christianity in the areas west from Sicily was even greater, and was increased by the spread of Arab outlooks and influence to that area, and especially to Spain. ↗

— Carroll Quigley

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To this day the Arab influence is evident in southern Italy, northern Africa and, above all, in Spain. ↗

— Carroll Quigley

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Meanwhile the Church more and more provided for the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, by practically chaining His influence to the hierarchy and the sacraments. ↗

— Robert Rainy

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It is still a surprise when people tell me that I've had an influence on them, particularly when it's someone I really respect. ↗

— Bonnie Raitt

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I made my first album, and I guess it wasn't a fluke, because now I'm on my 16th. ↗

— Bonnie Raitt

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I never consciously do any work directly influenced from any movie, unless I'm doing a parody. ↗

— Ted Rall

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We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to connect amongst diverse populations through the ballot box. ↗

— Charles Rangel

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I'm concerned about the insidious influence of the media's bad messages that undermine the lessons parents try to instill in their sons and daughters. ↗

— John Ratzenberger

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