What concern does the ACS member express about US science leadership, based on the June issue of C&EN?

The ACS member expresses concern that challenges highlighted in the June issue of C&EN threaten US science leadership, despite having witnessed chemistry's remarkable contributions to the nation and the world over their 59 years as an ACS member.

How long has the letter writer been an ACS member, and what is their perspective on chemistry's role in national and global progress?

The letter writer has been an ACS member for 59 years and views chemistry and chemical research as having made 'remarkable contributions' to both the United States and the world, a source of personal pride—though this positive legacy is now juxtaposed with emerging threats to continued leadership as underscored by the June issue of C&EN.

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An ACS member writes to C&EN praising chemistry's contributions while warning of challenges threatening US scientific leadership highlighted in the June issue.

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