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"From this school will go men (and women) whose influence will be felt for good toward the establishment of peace internationally. . . the world needs men (and women) who cannot be bought or sold, who scorn to violate truth, genuine gold. That is what this school is going to produce. More than that, they will be leaders, not only on this island but everywhere. All the world is hungering for them."

President David O. McKay, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Groundbreaking & Dedication of CCH/BYU–Hawaii," February 12, 1955.

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