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“I don't have any interest in running for the Senate.”
“There is no circumstance I can think of, where a president - or any elected official - should equate the hate speech of Nazis and white supremacists with the protests of Americans who confront them.”
“Vermont's landscape of forests, farms and communities - and their associated outdoor recreation opportunities - are a big reason why people choose to visit, live and work in Vermont.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“It's one thing to express concern about foreign terrorist entry, it is something entirely different to remove people who enter this country legally, only because they are from certain countries.”
“Vermonters are inspired by the bravery, courage, and sacrifice of those who seek nothing more than the freedom to determine their own futures.”
“I literally shaped a lot of the land in Vermont in different ways.”
“Cybersecurity continues to be a significant threat to public and private enterprises, governments and individuals.”
“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.”
“Simplifying and reducing the cost to develop in areas the state has designated for growth is the best way to build vibrant communities, create jobs and increase the tax base.”
“We can never do enough to thank the men and women in our military and their families, and for those who pay the ultimate sacrifice, we'll never be able to repay them.”
“Violence is never an acceptable outcome in the exercise of free speech.”
“As we work to grow the economy and our workforce, addressing the high cost of doing business in Vermont is critical.”
“Homelessness is not only about helping our neighbors who face the greatest housing challenges, but also about the well-being and economic security of our communities.”
“The need to upgrade our physical infrastructure is something most Americans can agree on.”
“We must recognize housing policy is workforce policy.”
“Farm to School programs bring healthy, nutritious foods to our school cafeterias, teach our students about the importance of agriculture, and help establish lifelong healthy habits for the next generation of Vermonters.”
“I am a pro-choice Republican. But there are some areas - late-term abortions and parental notification - I'd be open minded to.”