The geographical isolation and lack of television made world happenings and problems seem remote.
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If our society continues to support basic research on how living organisms function, it is likely that my great grandchildren will be spared the agony of losing family members to most types of cancer.Paul D. Boyer
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Minnesota has generally competent and honest public officials, good support of the schools and cultural amenities, and an excellent state university.
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A different type of education came when as a member of a medical corps in the National Guard I spent several weeks in a military camp in California.
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The Brigham Young University (BYU) campus was just a few blocks from my home and tuition was minimal.
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I participated on debating teams and in student government, and served as senior class president.
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