By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1.   Policy.  High-quality early care and education and long-term care are critical to our Nation’s economic growth and economic security.  Early care and education give young children a strong start in life, while long-term care helps older Americans and people with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities with dignity.  Access to both types of care is also critical to our national security because it helps ensure the recruitment, readiness, and retention of our military service members. (author abstract)