Gary Herbert

Strong families are vital to strong societies. ”

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. ”

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. ”

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. ”

Education is the largest and most important investment Utah makes. ”

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

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

Our World War II generation met the challenges of their time. ”

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. ”