By signing the Executive Order this year, the President lifted the issues related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine to the highest levels of government. As the head of the Department responsible for these activities, I intend to keep them there. The needs of all citizens must be a core mission of every Federal department and agency. I don't consider this simply an administrative obligation. This is a moral obligation to the public - and good government being responsive to the needs of its citizenry.
Today is a great moment in history.
We have an opportunity through the partnership provided by the Commission structure to fulfill the purpose and spirt of the Executive Order.