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“I've had opportunities before to run for office - the Republicans recruited me when I was surgeon general, to run for Congress, to run against Gov. Napolitano. But I didn't feel it was my calling... I felt, 'Well, I'm flattered, but I really would rather stay and be the doctor of the nation and stay as surgeon general.'”

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Richard Carmona

Richard Carmona, born on November 22, 1949, is a former United States Surgeon General. He has extensive experience in public health and served as the Surgeon General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). During his tenure, Carmona focused on preventive medicine, health promotion, and disease prevention. more

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