Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D.
Dr. Benjamin Carson is a pioneer in pediatric neurosurgery, and his life
is a testament to the power of education, hard work, and faith. His
groundbreaking contributions to medicine provide hope for people
suffering neurological disorders, and his tireless outreach to America's
youth underscores the importance of academic achievement and
humanitarian service. The United States honors Benjamin Carson for his
skill, his vision, and his dedication to motivating others to strive for
excellence.
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
As a physician, medical researcher, author, and public servant, Dr.
Anthony Fauci has dedicated his life to expanding the horizons of human
knowledge and making progress toward groundbreaking cures for diseases.
His efforts to advance our understanding and treatment of HIV/AIDS have
brought hope and healing to tens of millions in both developed and
developing nations. The United States honors Anthony Fauci for his
commitment to enabling men, women, and children to live longer,
healthier lives.
Tom Lantos
Tom Lantos was a champion of human rights and a man of character and
conviction. An American by choice and the only Holocaust survivor to
serve in the Congress, he worked to empower oppressed people around the
world in their struggle to secure liberty. He served as a powerful
witness for the importance of freedom and reminded us that we must never
turn a blind eye to inhumanity. The United States honors Tom Lantos for
his committed leadership and his lifetime of service to our Nation and
the world.
General Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
The sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace
is one of our Nation's most accomplished and respected military leaders.
He fought for our Nation with honor, and he helped to craft America's
response to an unprecedented assault on our homeland. The United States
honors Peter Pace for his steadfast leadership, his selfless devotion to
keeping Americans safe, and his great courage.
Donna Edna Shalala
A distinguished scholar, teacher, academic administrator, and public
servant, Donna Shalala has dedicated herself to improving the lives of
her fellow citizens. She has devoted her prodigious energies to
strengthening a wide range of institutions fundamental to American life.
The United States honors Donna Shalala for her leadership and for her
determination to ensure that all Americans can enjoy lives of hope,
promise, and dignity.
Laurence H. Silberman
Laurence H. Silberman has devoted his life to promoting, enforcing, and
defending the rule of law. As a judge, he has been a clear-eyed guardian
of the Constitution, and he has applied the law with wisdom and
integrity. From the Cold War to the War on Terror, his work to
strengthen the institutions that protect our Nation has made Americans
safer and their liberties more secure. The United States honors Laurence
Silberman for his resolute service to the Nation and his stalwart
efforts to advance the cause of ordered liberty.
