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“As 17th U.S. Surgeon General, I was privileged to serve as the nation's doctor. I focused much of my time on promoting proven programs and individual steps that lead to good health.” quote by Richard Carmona — Download Open 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 proven programs and individual steps that lead to good health.”

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The overarching issue, really, is our surgeon general should be able to communicate transparently and honestly with the American public on all issues.

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