Public Health Is Not the Hudson River 

By GREGORY HOPSON There is no doubt Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is sincere about wanting to make the world a better place. The Hudson River cleanup, which he helped lead, is one of the most successful environmental achievements in the United States. It had bipartisan support, set global standards, and earned the highest compliment: imitation. It was quite reasonable to believe Mr. Kennedy could use those same skills and passion to lead Health and Human Services (HHS). He has a proven track record with complex systems, scientific evidence, and protecting public welfare. Even skeptics of his