I also encourage every American to wear a red ribbon during this week as an expression of his or her commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

I am confident that Martin Gerry will be an outstanding Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Nutrition is vital in insuring that they reach their full potential-physically, emotionally and intellectually.

I will nominate Cesar A. Perales to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

I also transmit for the information of the Congress a comprehensive report prepared by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Science and technology contribute in significant ways to many of our social needs—maintaining economic growth and productivity, feeding the world's people, improving our health and environment, and preserving our national security.

Assist educational agencies at all levels in developing high-quality, innovative health and physical education programs which emphasize the importance of exercise to good health.

I have directed the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to cut all possible red tape so that all eligible miners and dependents start receiving their benefits as soon as possible.

We all share a continuous obligation to do all we can to safeguard and promote their health and well-being.

It was the best day to come, because everybody is off at the White House, so I figured that this was a good day for me to come for my examination, and as was the case last year, I found that I was in good health, just as I expected to be.

I urge those who will participate in the follow-up Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health to study this summary report to assist them in evaluating the original recommendations and in gauging our progress in this vital area of national policy.

The Food and Drug Administration is working to establish guidelines which will help Americans become better informed in food selection.

Secretary Gardner flew down to visit me yesterday afternoon and we spent some time reviewing various plans and proposals in the area of health, education, and welfare.

I want to pay a special tribute to one of the greatest Cabinet officers of all time-even if he is a Republican--John Gardner, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, invite the governments of States and communities and all citizens to join during Gas Industry Week in recognition of the contributions of the American gas industry to the security, health, and well-being of our Nation.

I think that you will find that the historians will record that you lived in a period when we made greater progress in health, education, conservation, and development throughout the world than in any similar period in history.

The health of our people is essential to the pursuit of happiness.

A nation's greatness is measured by its concern for the health and welfare of its people.