Hurt says the reason many people start, and continue, is peer influence.

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And the reason for that is we want to make sure that our bank regulators are free of political influence.

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Moreover, the kingdom has more reason than ever to use cheque-book diplomacy in a bid to win friends and influence people throughout the region.

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