Quotes by Jon Huntsman

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

“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.”

“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 were open for business and we can work with and accommodate the very best in the business.”

“We are a state of outdoor enthusiasts, and were proud of that, ... I dont care what part of the outdoors you enjoy, we have it all in this state.”

“Were 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. Theres no doubt about that,”

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

“Ive always wanted to do the Joe Strummer trick,”

“Well, I didnt have much say in getting it done, it was something our legislators put forward. But Ill tell you I would support anything that would get Legacy accomplished.”

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

“I would love to see it done,”

Integrity is critical to our lives - and to our dreams of achievement. We must remember that without integrity, nothing else matters and that with integrity, nothing else matters.

I never have used computers or calculators. Ive always been able to figure out in my head, far before my opposition has, in negotiating for acquisitions, where we need to be and where the numbers are and how we could get the best sight of the bargain, without having to resort to accountants or assistants or financial experts.

Sometimes in life, we try to do our very best to help others, and in the process, it brings some anguish to us. But we cant ever let that stop us. We cant ever be stopped from helping others and allowing them to have some sense of happiness and joy in their life.

People truly reaching across boundaries - be they religious or race, political or geographic. A state that is sincerely civil and respectful of each individuals pathway toward life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness will be our goal.

I found that, academically, it really didnt matter whether I had received a certain grade in a class; it didnt matter too much what schools I wanted to attend... What matters is ones drive, ones intelligence.

Decide who you are and what your goals entail - then go for the roses. Life has little regard for those who waste time.

In our own state, we came up with, I think, what was a very novel approach to closing the gap on the uninsured. To harmonize medical records - which was a major step in getting costs out of the system.

Never quit believing that you can develop in life. Never give up. Dont deny the inward spirit that provides the drive to accomplish great things in life.

Economic prosperity and quality education for our children are inexorably linked.