i first read him in his series everything you always wanted to always wantedd -- but werebout god, afraidask. dr. ben carson, i know, conservative. pediatricrector of neurosurgery at johns hopkins, the recipient of many awards, including the presidential medal of freedom. he is also the author of many books and founder of the carson scholars program, which motivates young people. he made medical history by leading a surgical team that separated served -- 7 month old twin set with joint at birth and continues that miracle of gifted hands around the world today. man of accomplishment. but more importantly, men of faith. have been counted and embraced a deep and abiding andh in god -- encountered embrace a deep and -- and andfaith in -- and abiding faith in god. . give you dr. ben carson [applause] ♪ >> eric is of first and he is ready. >> what is this. what a pleasure to be back at cpac. this is the third time i have spoken as cpac this is the first time the crown has been all around me. this is really impressive. thank you for being here. i know that i am here today because a year ago i wa