They understand today's children will determine America's success in the new millennium. That today's families are raising the children of the millennium. And that by several measures, this is a good time to be a child in America. As I mentioned this morning, tomorrow the federal government will release a comprehensive report on the well-being of America's 70 million children. And there is good news to report.
Children are off to a healthier start.
In the past five years, infant mortality has reached an all-time low. More children are surviving their first year than ever. We're also seeing a decline in teenage pregnancies, as young people are getting our message to protect themselves and their future. We've enrolled more children in Head Start and Early Head Start than ever before. We've extended health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured children from working families.