Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
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Q: Except for this small vocal minority, we have just not gotten a lot of groundswell against this from members, " says APA president Philip G. Zimbardo of Stanford University.
A: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Rationale: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.
Q: Gifts from alumni and friends, therefore, are more critical than ever. They provide scholarship dollars which aid students and enable the school to compete with other public and private law schools for outstanding young people.
A:
Gifts from alumni and friends, are more critical than ever. They provide scholarships which aid students and enable the school to compete with other schools.