Phil Scott Quotes

Phil Scott

Profession : Politician

Birth : August 4, 1958

Vermont will continue to uphold the laws of our State and nation, but we will not be forced to take any action that we believe violates Constitutional rights, or infringes upon the rights of Vermont as a sovereign state.

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We are a nation of United States - a constitutional republic made up of individually governed states empowering three equal branches of government to act on our behalf - not one nation-state governed exclusively by a President.

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I will continue to work with state and federal partners to protect our state's values, and to uphold legal, ethical and moral standards - and the Constitutional rights and liberties - that have distinguished America from the rest of the world for generations.

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I like leaders who unite.

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Like many Vermonters, I have consistently supported a woman's right to choose.

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I don't have any interest in running for the Senate.

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I literally shaped a lot of the land in Vermont in different ways.

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We'll see what happens in the future, but I have no intention of leaving the Republican Party.

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I am very much a fiscal conservative. But not unlike most Republicans in the Northeast, I'm probably more on the left of center from a social standpoint.

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I am a pro-choice Republican. But there are some areas - late-term abortions and parental notification - I'd be open minded to.

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Tax increment financing has demonstrated benefits to supporting the type of development projects we need to make housing more affordable for all.

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The Vermont Supreme Court serves a vital role in protecting our state's Constitution, upholding our laws, ensuring fairness in our systems and the accountability of our institutions.

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Vermont's history, at its roots, is multicultural from the members of Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys with African heritage to the state's constitution, which was the first to prohibit slavery.

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Tourism is a critical contributor to Vermont's economy.

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Our partnership with Quebec plays an important role in our work to grow Vermont's economy, retain and attract businesses to Vermont, and help workers and businesses thrive.

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Engineers are problem solvers, and crucial to strengthening the economy, making Vermont more affordable, and protecting our most vulnerable.

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The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches young women how to be entrepreneurs, manage money, and develop people skills and business ethics.

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We must grow the workforce in order to grow the economy, invest in our future and care for the most vulnerable - and that means we have to make Vermont more affordable for families and businesses. That's the bottom line.

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It is critical that we all recognize the urgent need to act, and to ensure Vermonters and businesses get a break from the continuously increasing costs of living and doing business.

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Vermonters know that if we all pull in the same direction - if we make the economy and affordability our focus and work hard to make change - we can chart a course to a more prosperous future and make a difference in the lives of Vermonters.

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