During the past twenty years, the notion that early life exposures may haveaprofoundinfluence on health in childhood and beyond has gained increasing acceptance among scientists.
But the resurgence of the Democrats will nevertheless haveaprofoundinfluence on the direction of American foreign policy, given the party's strong disagreements with the Bush doctrine.
When independent experts who are free from conflicts of interest come together in good faith to study an issue, they can haveaprofound and constructive influence on government policy.