Gary Herbert Quotes

Gary Herbert

Profession : Politician

Birth : May 7, 1947

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.

Gary Herbert

Congress seems to be very good at doing nothing.

Gary Herbert

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.

Gary Herbert

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

Gary Herbert

Utah is one of the nation's leaders in rebounding from the Great Recession.

Gary Herbert

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.

Gary Herbert

Education is the largest and most important investment Utah makes.

Gary Herbert

Utah is no longer considered a flyover state.

Gary Herbert

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.

Gary Herbert

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

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.

Gary Herbert

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.

Gary Herbert

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

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.

Gary Herbert

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

Gary Herbert

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.

Gary Herbert

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.

Gary Herbert

The value of a loving family cannot be understated.

Gary Herbert

Strong families are vital to strong societies.

Gary Herbert

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

Gary Herbert