Figures released by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare tell one of the most dramatic stories in the history of medicine. In the past ten years the reported cases of polio in the United States has been cut by 80 percent. In New York City alone it has dropped by 93 percent. One of the most dreaded of diseases has been brought under control by a simple vaccination.

The story of the victory over polio has two important aspects. First is the long record of faithful and careful research on the part of scientists who refused to be defeated. Second is the public support for the attack on the disease as seen in the March of Dimes. The public saw polio as a social menace and was determined to do whatever could be done to get rid of it.

Q. Underline a sentence which shows a tone of praise.