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"We should provide funding for people that prosperity has left behind," he said.

The interactive format of the show allowed students to actively question and engage the panelists in debate and on the issues.

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"It wasn't so much the issues as that it was nice to know that there was substantive debate. It's nice to know that at least someone cares," said Diego Prats '04.

Last night's program was the first of a series of discussions to be filmed at various universities across the country. Other schools being considered for future programs include Stanford, Emory, the University of Michigan and Duke.

Walter S. Isaacson '74, managing editor of Time, co-hosted the event along with Rose.

"This program and this discussion was more substantial and had more depth than the main debates," Isaacson said.

Many students said that they appreciated the fast pace and engaging conversation involved in the discussion.

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