Jon Huntsman Quotations

We're interested in making sure we protect middle- and low-income Utah while stimulating economic development, ... we need to make it acceptable to legislators.

We're some weeks away from putting our budget together, but I can tell you this, that energy prices as high as they are will affect costs across the board. There's no doubt about that,

We want our children to do the things they would do wherever we lived. They have friends who come to visit and they are busy with their own plans,

We have resources, yet, were dealing with imported oil prices that are causing pump prices to go through the roof.

I wish I could say this was the governor's effort, but this is your citizenry at work, this is your community at work and it is so great to be your governor during this time,

If it comes up in sociology or philosophy as differing views on creation, I think that's appropriate, ... But that doesn't happen until college or maybe later in high school.

Just the fact that they have taken a position on it will resonate with many both in state and out,

I think there's more we can be doing about that and should be doing about that.

Utah was one of four states (including Tennessee, Texas and Oklahoma) asked of assistance. That says something good about our state and our citizens, ... The selection of those chosen to come to Utah is undetermined at this point, but we are a willing recipient.

We forget a very important part of this thing is the multiplier effect it will have just by its presence here, ... And that is hotels, restaurants, homes and the entire support system needed to accommodate 4 million tourists per year. It all makes for a real win for Utah.

We did a quick calculation as to what we could accommodate immediately and we came up with 1,000, ... I'm glad Utah is seen as a community that will reach out charitably.

We keep it simple. And we do a lot of takeout food,

We keep it simple. And we do a lot of takeout food,

First and foremost I want to make sure people are taken care of. We'll find the money to cover them; I want to make sure they're taken care of.

While the last proposals were above the price of our IPO last year, I believe they were not adequate, particularly in light of the risks, uncertainties and extended timing of the proposed transactions.

Well, I didn't have much say in getting it done, it was something our legislators put forward. But I'll tell you I would support anything that would get Legacy accomplished.

was great news for Utah and the millions of people who rely on the Colorado River for their water supply.

We are a state of outdoor enthusiasts, and we're proud of that, ... I don't care what part of the outdoors you enjoy, we have it all in this state.

The response has been overwhelming and gratifying, ... Utahns continue to demonstrate their generosity and willingness to help in times of need.

is economic development, too, because all workers, including CEOs, look to see how much money is being taken out of their paychecks by government.

These are very early, preliminary numbers, ... We have to get the real data.

It was tough to keep the tears back, quite frankly. As you pin the award on, you salute them shake their hands.

I've always wanted to do the Joe Strummer trick,

Sometimes, I'm tempted to run downstairs in my robe, ... But it's always a good idea to be dressed before walking out of the family's apartment.

Public schools are largely secular institutions. I would expect my kids in science class to be instructed in those things that are somewhat quantifiable and based on thorough and rigorous empirical research.

People think in order to get ahead you have to be unethical.

so we can operate government more efficiently from an energy-consumption standpoint.

At home -- and in churches or synagogues -- I would hope they could hear different ideas about creation,

This is a question of fairness, to my mind, and I'm going to continue talking about it to see what we can get accomplished.

This could be the state of Utah we're talking about. We're doing it for our neighbors this time, but it could well have been Utah,

This is a battle that will take several years to fight to completion, but it is also a battle that I intend to win,

Although this is certainly a setback, ... it does not mean that spent nuclear fuel will be shipped to Utah any time soon. This is a battle that will take several years to fight to completion, but it is also a battle that I intend to win.

It struck us very hard and just about put us under, ... We still haven't fully recovered, but we'll make it.

The numbers indicate that the Utah economy is strong and vibrant, ... We will consider the most efficient uses for this one-time surplus as we begin the budget process in the coming month.

It will be the culmination of a lot of work with a lot of consultation with the community,

They would be two self-sustaining, independent companies. One should have a commodity valuation and the other a specialty valuation. I believe this separation enhances shareholder value.

I'm putting my trust behind those negotiations because I think they might yield something, I believe in bringing stakeholders to the table.

I'm open to any option that would alleviate the burden that is now being carried by so many consumers in the form of high gas prices, ... It's not right for consumers and something's got to be done about it.

In the past year, the Red Cross spent more than $134 million providing relief across the nation, ... The people of Utah are generous and compassionate citizens who are ready to help neighbors in time of need.

I don't take vacations, but when I do, I pay.

For our state, in terms of the image that it allows us to project, it really is a shot of confidence, ... It clearly indicates that we're open for business and we can work with and accommodate the very best in the business.