Becoming president, while not entirely a surprise, was still an unbelievable experience. Knowing as I did that there was no paucity of qualified members for the job, I was surprised and I was deeply humbled. Frank Spencer, who, on behalf of the nominating committee, told me I was going to be proposed as the new secretary. I remember vividly when, at the meeting in San Diego some 7 years ago, I received a call from Dr. Being surrounded by so many personal friends and colleagues makes it all that more meaningful. Delivering this address as the president of the oldest and most prestigious organization of surgeons in the United States is a great privilege. ![]() I want to thank you all for coming to Boston in record numbers to attend the 126th Annual Meeting of our organization and for choosing to share your time with me this morning. Members of the American Surgical Association, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen:
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