The public effect of media is far better than "ban movies with smoking scene".

媒体宣传的效果比单纯的“影视禁烟”效果要好得多。

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"And if they continued to lionize him in a public fashion, that these kinds of public demonstrations can only have a profoundly negative effect on our relationship."

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The law covering public employees takes effect on March 31.

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So, are Senators supposed to accept the line currently being touted by Chuck Hagel in one-on-one meetings with them and by his defenders in public to the effect that "he firmly believes in a strong nuclear deterrent as long as we face nuclear threats"?

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And I'm wondering what evidence you've seen to show that it's swaying public opinion, or what effect it's having with the broader public.

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