- U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare during the Jimmy Carter administration (January 25, 1977 - August 3, 1979).
- Member of the Democratic Party.
- Since 1992, he has been the chairman of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA), a think/action organization which he founded.
- Graduated from College of the Holy Cross in 1952 and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1955.
- Held various legal positions in the United States Department of Defense, eventually becoming the general counsel of the United States Army. He was awarded the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.
- Release of his book, "Inside: A Public and Private Life". (2004)
- Release of his book, "America's Health Care Revolution: Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Pays?". (1986)
- Release of his book, "Radical Surgery: What's Next for America's Health Care". (1994)
- Release of his book, "The Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson: The White House Years". (2000)
- Release of his book, "How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid". (2009)
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