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" One person's rights do not have to come at the expense of another's. If we can find common ground on religious freedom and LGBT issues in Utah - one of the nation's most religious and conservative states - we can do it anywhere in the country. "

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" In 2014, Utah cities Salt Lake City and Provo both surpassed Silicon Valley in per-deal venture capital averages. From large, multi-campus companies to promising start-ups, Silicon Slopes offers a promising climate for businesses. The entire tech industry has its eyes on Utah. "

Gary Herbert

Lake

Salt

Utah

" I believe that our teachers need more freedom to be creative in the classroom in order to maximize the time students spend learning, not the time they spend taking tests. "

" I don't believe we have defined health care reform very well in this country. "

" I am confident that, as elected officials, we can work together with religious, business and civic leaders, as well as the LGBT community, to develop policies that treat all people with dignity and respect. "

" Don't spend more than you take in. Control your debt. Empower the private sector. We have 50 states out there that are laboratories of democracy. Why are we not empowering the states to find solutions to our problems, particularly health care, as opposed to looking to a one-size-fits-all solution from Washington, D.C.? That puzzles even me. "

" My message to business leaders is clear: If you are looking to expand your business and boost the bottom line, there is no better place than Utah to do it. "

" Strong families are vital to strong societies. "

" Making people's lives better is not a partisan issue. "

" The Bush tax cuts, they ought to be made permanent in my mind so there is certainty out there. "

" There's no reason why fiscal responsibility is a Democrat or a Republican point of view. It ought to be all of our points of view. "

" While technology and assessment can help complement the important work of our teachers, I worry that we are spending too much of our time testing. "

" Utah's economy stays strong by adhering to conservative fundamental principles: low and consistent tax rates, smaller and more efficient government, sensible regulation, and empowering the private sector to create jobs. "

" Once the federal dust settles, whether there is little to spend or a lot, education must continue to be our top priority. We can afford nothing less. "

" As governor, I enjoy the opportunity to talk about Utah's measurable business success. "

" Utah is America's best place for business because Utahns make it their business to succeed - and we have the track record to prove it. "

" Too often, campaigns are all flash and no substance. "

" From Enve Composites to Bluehouse Skis, Utah companies are making breakthrough products for biking, winter sports, water sports and more. "

" Sometimes, promoting economic development means accepting the Herculean task of moving and modernizing a prison. "

" Utah has benefited from setting smart tax policy. That said, public finding is dynamic enough that we cannot just set the tax policy and presume that it does not require continual review and adjustment. "

" I wish I was a wealthy person. I wish I could self-fund. "

" Partisanship is not necessarily a bad thing. It leads to new leadership and new opportunities. "

" That's a large part of the job as governor: to create and maintain the optimal balance. "

" In 2009, during my inaugural address, I expressed the importance of unprecedented partnerships. Since then, Utah's government, business, and education leaders in communities statewide have worked together more frequently and with better results than ever before. "

" Congress seems to be very good at doing nothing. "

" It's not enough for just us to invest in Utah; more and more, we are encouraging businesses around the world to follow suit. We want them to invest in and become part of Utah's future and to allow Utah to invest and become part of theirs. "

Gary Herbert

World

Want

" In Utah, one word sums up our business prowess: investment. Simply put, we know we can't have long-term economic growth and maintain Utah's enviable quality of life without making some critical investments. "

" As we continue to step up our investment in education, we must not sidestep our commitment to the principle of local control. "

" When I entered into office mid-recession, my No. 1 focus was Utah's economy. We set bold goals, and we've built one of the best-performing economies in the nation. "

" Utahns deserve well thought out policy and plans. "

" I do believe that the states have the right to make the definition of marriage, and each state can define it as they so choose through their elected representatives. "