Ben Carson delivered 73 commencement speeches between 1989 and 2011, his C.V. attests. While each ceremony is unique, the Johns Hopkins University neurosurgeon and humanitarian said the overall message is often the same. "I want the young people to go away with a sense that they've achieved something significant -- and it's just the first step," said Carson, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008. "A lot of things can be done when you utilize your potential to uplift other people." ...
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