r. gil kerlikowske.plause] he is one of the nation's most powerful voices for the importance of prevention of substance abuse and the support of recovery from addiction. this is recovery month, as you heard. we are especially appreciative of the efforts of everyone in this room at around the country who are interested in the messages of recovery, and what recovery means to those with mental and substance abuse disorders and their families. it is also a month in which we go beyond recovery and commit to the wellness of persons and recovery from mental illness or addictions to support the full health and well-being of these individuals, their families and their communities. he will hear this morning about both of these issues and from some of the persons and recovery and those working on one as initiatives for themselves and others. but r. gil kerlikowske and i know that -- just as much as diabetes, hypertension and tobacco use. to address these issues, just as with other diseases, or public health issues,