Duane Alexander Quotes

There are some things that are not the way they should be, and even the indicators that are 'best-ever' status have room for improvement. - Duane Alexander

There are more indicators that are getting better than are getting worse. - Duane Alexander

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been. - Duane Alexander

The National Children's Study would follow more than 100,000 children, from before birth -- and, in some cases, even before pregnancy. - Duane Alexander

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better. - Duane Alexander

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children eat, the air they breathe, their schools and neighborhoods, how often they see a health care provider and even the composition of the house dust in their homes. - Duane Alexander

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock market will never depend on it, but I hope the report will annually at least focus attention on the status and condition of our children. - Duane Alexander

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in previous years. - Duane Alexander

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