On the recordFebruary 4, 1963
Mental retardation ranks with mental health as a major health, social, and economic problem in this country.
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presidency.ucsb.eduMental retardation ranks with mental health as a major health, social, and economic problem in this country.
Remarks on Proposed Measures To Combat Mental Illness and Mental Retardation.
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