Detailed Instructions: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
See one example below:
Problem: 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.
Solution: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Problem: In a brief speech, Samuel J. Palmisano, IBM's chief executive, emphasized that it was important to make long - term investments despite the current slump in the technology business.
Solution:
IBM's chief executive Samuel J. Palmisano said it was important to make long-term investments despite the technology business slump.