Army Quote by Richard Carmona

I grew up in Harlem. My grandmother was one of the best cooks around, but the first thing she did on Sunday mornings when…

— Richard Carmona

In honor of Surgeon General Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded appropriately and…

— Richard Carmona

Whenever I've had to make a major decision as a doctor, cop or for a company I've worked for, I ask myself: What is…

— Richard Carmona

Do any of us actually want to live in a world where your boss can decide that he or she is morally opposed to…

— Richard Carmona

Overweight and obesity is the second leading cause of death, killing 300,000 people a year, There is not a miracle pill that will lead…

— Richard Carmona

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…

— Richard Carmona

As a father, physician and nurse, I have a special place in my heart for children, and I know the brief window of opportunity…

— Richard Carmona

I see good ideas on the Republican side as well as the Democratic side. You have to return civility and statesmanship to governance. If…

— Richard Carmona

In 1967, I signed up for the Army, where I earned an equivalency diploma, then went on to join the Special Forces. That was…

— Richard Carmona

The reason I'm disabled is because I have wounds and injuries that I got while on active duty ... from parachute jumping to combat…

— Richard Carmona

Actions, such as the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, spring from First Lady Michelle Obama's leadership of efforts to end childhood obesity…

— Richard Carmona

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

— Richard Carmona