He
said the public wants physicians to lead the development of health care
solutions, and "we must not squander this opportunity."

He
said, "People trust us with their lives, because we have earned it.
They are now willing to trust us with the redesign of their health care
system. Let's use the weekend to prove to them that we remain worthy of
that trust."

Dr. Auerbach also urged delegates to align with the leadership of the Society to invest its resources wisely, and with discipline, given the current conditions of the financial markets and the economy.

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