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78:"It is critical to America's future that we draw from the full range of talent and ability to develop the next generation of leaders," said Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "The Millennium Scholars program is intended to ensure that we build a stronger America through improved educational opportunities."
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