"Anything that doesn't fit into the political appointees' ideological, theological or political agenda is ignored, marginalized or simply buried...I was blocked at every turn. I was told the decision had already been made -- stand down, don't talk about it."

Dr. Carmona said he was ordered to mention President Bush three times on every page of his speeches. He also said he was asked to make speeches to support Republican political candidates and to attend political briefings.