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Yes, it is.

We've tried to do something on the state level, and there is an advisory committee on hypertension, of which I'm an honorary chairman, but it really hasn't gotten off the ground in New York State. Neither Dr. Cahill nor Carey really understand the problem, and the Health Officer Whalen has no interest in it, and it's being done in a very left-handed manner.

It's not a difficult concept to grasp.

It's not a difficult concept to grasp, but it seems to be too difficult -- it seems to be too good news. You know that news can be tood good and people can't grasp it? Well, this is it. The news is too good.

I did go one wintry day to Albany to a meeting of the Task Force, but I don't feel that we got a great deal done, and I still have to do more about it.

Do you have any specific plans in mind?

Well, yes, I plan to get the director of the effort called Momrow in touch with the New York State Red Cross and the New York City Red Cross. I think they can help each other.

Dr. Marvin Moser is a new ally from White Plains, and that's a pleasure to find a new ally.

Now, who is he?

Well, he's a heart doctor that sees the point of treating people for high blood pressure and realizes the importance of it.