Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
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.
Example solution: "Except for this small vocal minority, we have not gotten a lot of groundswell against this," says APA president Zimbardo.
Example explanation: Both texts convey the same meaning that they have not gotten much groundswell against this except for small minority.

Problem: When I last wrote to you about the Ralph E. McDonald/Pedodontic Fund, it was with the news that expenditures were greater than contributions for 1992. Many of you responded in a positive manner by increasing your contribution or contributing to the fund for the first time.
Solution: When I last wrote to you about the Ralph E. McDonald/Pedodontic Fund expenditures were greater than contributions for 1992. Many responded by increasing contributions or contributing for the first time.