We have to extrapolate from those [Asian] studies, bearing in mind that our patients might make more acid and might need better suppression.

We'd like to see the new Cabinet continue, and facilitate, reform initiatives bearing Taiwan's interests in mind.

Most studies on acid rain have looked at the soil from one to 10 years or less, ... where we couldn't reliably quantify the chemical changes in the soil exchange complex.

Intelligent people keep an open mind. Ken's certainly an intelligent guy so I'm sure we're willing to listen to what they have to say.

Other studies have shown that patients with diabetes are significantly less likely than those without diabetes to have seen a dentist within the past year.

None of those issues are really at a crisis point. No single issue is crying out to be fixed.