Surgeon general's job is to protect, promote and advance the health, safety and security of the nation.

- 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 to weight loss.

- 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 really was the turning poi…

- 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 we have to teach them s…

- Richard Carmona

If the childhood obesity epidemic remains unchecked, it will condemn many of our kids to shorter lives, as well as the emotional and financial burden…

- 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 she started cooking a daylo…

- Richard Carmona

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. N…

- 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 you don't do …

- 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 and individual…

- Richard Carmona