Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

Let me give you an example: 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.
The answer to this example can be: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Here is why: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

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Recently, through a lot of hard work and alliances with organizations like yours, some steps have been taken in our community that will help young people continue to be involved in positive activities.
Answer:
Recently some steps have been taken in our community that will help young people continue to be involved in positive activities.