When I began my tenure as surgeon general, I did not intend to focus on emotional well-being. — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
I do not intend to use the Surgeon General's Office as a bully pulpit for gun control. — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
Surgeon general's job is to protect, promote and advance the health, safety and security of the nation. — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
A lot of people have misconceptions about what the surgeon general does. — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
I really think the most important thing I do is to protect the dignity and the integrity of the Office of the… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
As 17th U.S. Surgeon General, I was privileged to serve as the nation's doctor. I focused much of my time on promoting… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
Surgeon General's warning ought to read: Smoking has been determined t0 cause cancer, heart disease & rednecks with seniority. — Bill Hicks Copy Share Image
After lunch we went into the garden for coffee and I turned on the Surgeon-General with his graphics, percentages etc. of sick… — Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig Copy Share Image
“The curve of her smile promised things that were probably illegal, and bad for you, and would carry warnings from the Surgeon… — Jim Butcher Copy Share Image
When the surgeon general Joycelyn Elders said that drugs should be legalized, I saw somebody else who felt what I feel. But… — Snoop Dogg Copy Share Image
A grateful world, nation and cadre of surgeons general who followed in his shadow are forever indebted to Surgeon General Koop's wisdom,… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
By the way, what happened to our surgeon general who warned us about AIDS and smoking? That position has been completely stripped… — Laurie David Copy Share Image
The surgeon general is responsible for sharing scientifically-based information with the public so that they can improve their health. But I will… — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
I've had opportunities before to run for office - the Republicans recruited me when I was surgeon general, to run for Congress,… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
When I came home after my statutory term as surgeon general, I just resumed my life here in southern Arizona. Teaching at… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
I think people align themselves with my way of thinking when they're talking to me. They try to create new avenues for… — Myron Rolle Copy Share Image
C. Everett 'Chic' Koop became U.S. Surgeon General under President Reagan. He was a world renowned pediatric surgeon who had a tumultuous… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
When I was Surgeon General, I spent a lot of time talking to people in living rooms and town halls all across… — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
Well, we're just a couple of weeks from new President Barack Obama being sworn in. And he's been very busy naming a… — David Letterman Copy Share Image
Very simply, we subsidize high-fructose corn syrup in this country, but not carrots. While the surgeon general is raising alarms over the… — Michael Pollan Copy Share Image
Reports to the Surgeon General represent the final word upon the efficient and devoted sense of responsibility of our people in this… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
“So let me get this straight – this is a long sentence. We are going to be gifted with a health care… — Dr. Barbara Bellar Copy Share Image
When I went through my confirmation hearing to serve as surgeon general they asked me what my priorities would be and I… — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
All reviews should carry a Surgeon General's warning. The good ones turn your head, the bad ones break your heart. — David Ives Copy Share Image
Well, the responsibility of the surgeon general is to make sure that the public has access to science and access to it… — Vivek Murthy Copy Share Image
“If the epidemic continues its mathematical rate of acceleration, civilization could easily disappear from the face of the earth.” —The Army Surgeon… — Jacqueline Druga Copy Share Image
The overarching issue, really, is our surgeon general should be able to communicate transparently and honestly with the American public on all… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
I give in and light another cigarette even though last night the surgeon general came on the television set and shook his… — Kathryn Stockett Copy Share Image
Obama's health care plan will be written by a committee whose head, John Conyers, says he doesn't understand it. It'll be passed… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
In honor of Surgeon General Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded… — Richard Carmona Copy Share Image
