David Satcher

“We can't be a healthy nation if we are not a just nation.”

“Sexual health is not just about the absence of disease, it's about physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.”

“The culture of silence surrounding suicide must be broken.”

“There is no health without mental health.”

“We have neglected mental health in this country for too long.”

“We are determined to eliminate the disparities in health that exist in our country.”

“Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.”

“We need to make sure that our policies are based on the best available science.”

“Our greatest challenge is to bridge the gap between what we know and what we do.”

“The goal is to move from a system of sick care to a system of health care.”

“Leadership is about having a vision and the ability to inspire others to follow you to a place they wouldn't have gone on their own.”

“Violence is a public health problem.”