Ben Carson Quotes


There's absolutely no reason at all that physicians, scientists, shouldn't be involved in things that affect all of us.


Citations

Carson, Ben. "National Prayer Breakfast Keynote Address." National Prayer Breakfast, 7 Feb. 2013, Washington, D.C.

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Ben Carson
Ben Carson
  • Born: September 18, 1951
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Scientist

Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. is an American retired neurosurgeon, author, and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. He was a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 Republican primaries. He is considered a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery.