Ben carson news conference
Ben Carson, the former Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a 2016 Republican presidential candidate, has held several news conferences throughout his career. Here are a few notable ones:
- 2015: Announcement of Presidential Candidacy: On May 4, 2015, Ben Carson held a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.
- 2015: Response to Islamophobia Controversy: On November 18, 2015, Carson held a news conference to respond to controversy surrounding his comments about Islam and the Quran. He faced criticism for saying that the Quran was "radical" and that he would "not advocate for Sharia law."
- 2016: Withdrawal from Presidential Race: On March 4, 2016, Carson held a news conference at the National Press Club to announce that he was suspending his presidential campaign, effectively ending his bid for the Republican nomination.
- 2017: Confirmation Hearing for HUD Secretary: On January 12, 2017, Carson held a news conference at the U.S. Capitol to respond to questions and concerns about his nomination to become the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Donald Trump. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 2017.
Some notable quotes from Ben Carson's news conferences:
- "I'm not a politician, I'm a doctor. I'm a surgeon. I'm a thinker. And I'm a problem-solver." (2015 Presidential announcement)
- "I'm not a Muslim, I'm a Christian. I'm a Seventh-day Adventist." (2015 Islamophobia controversy)
- "I'm not going to be a candidate for president. I'm going to be a candidate for the Lord." (2016 presidential campaign suspension)
- "I'm committed to making sure that every American has access to safe and affordable housing." (2017 HUD Secretary confirmation hearing)
These news conferences demonstrate Carson's ability to articulate his views and respond to controversy, as well as his commitment to his values and principles.