Statement by Secretary Heckler

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-- And we must, without surcease, continue the hunt for
effective therapy for those already afflicted by this disease.
All of these tasks will be pursued with the same zeal,
brilliance and tenacity which have brought discovery of the
virus HTLV-III.
Today we add another miracle to the long honor roll of
American medicine and science. Yet another terrible disease is
about to yield to patience, persistence and outright genius.
To Dr. Gallo and all his colleagues and allies in and
outside the Department of Health and Human Services who have
given so many hours of caring and hard work to make possible
today's achievement and the achievements that still lie ahead, I
offer the thanks and gratitude of the American people.