Quotes from Kim Reynolds

We have all been impacted by COVID-19. Some of us have lost a loved one and others know those who are sick.

Broadband is not a luxury; it's critical infrastructure.

I'm not about change for the sake of change, but we should always be evaluating any initiative we're working on to see if we can do it better.

Farmers in Iowa know that I've been out there, and manufacturers, fighting for them every single day.

Never in my wildest dreams did I believe a young girl growing up in St. Charles, Ia., would one day receive a call from Terry Branstad asking her to be his lieutenant governor.

Children certainly can't learn if they're dealing with trauma or mental illness.

No parent, family member, or friend should be told that treatment isn't available for their loved one. By establishing a dedicated and stable fund for mental health, we will give hope to so many who are suffering in silence.

Iowa's small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and the engine behind our economy.

In a small town, everyone works together and does life together, and because of that everyone takes care of each other. That's Iowa. Whether it's Des Moines or Sioux Center, Decorah or Davenport, Iowans exhibit those small-town values. They work hard, but not so much for themselves. They're ambitious, but not at the expense of others.

I grew up in a small town in Iowa, town of about 500 people.

In Iowa it's a low cost of living, a short commute. Your money goes twice as far. There are so many opportunities that exist in our state and we need to do a better job of touting that.

Connected communities are fundamental to all aspects of growth and prosperity, and essential to keep our young people and attract others to rural Iowa.

I believe that Iowa is - and ought to be - a place where, if you're willing to work for it, you can make your dreams come true.

We need to make sure that we have mental health counselors in our schools. We need to make sure that we have possibly a law enforcement security guards in each one of the schools.

I am a firm believer that you can make a mistake but that shouldn't define you. Everybody deserves a second chance.

I just believe that we should never stop fighting on behalf of the unborn and that's what we're going to do.

Well, I'm pro-life, and I've been pretty clear about that. So I think we should do everything we can to protect the unborn.

My journey started in the courthouse and went to the statehouse.

Increased demands on the members of the Iowa National Guard often means increased time away from home and increased responsibility for those left behind.

What I've found is that every time you have that uncertainty, if you face it, walk through it, you grow as an individual and gain confidence.

Don't be afraid to step through some of that uncertainty that you might feel when you're passionate about doing something.

In Iowa, we're fortunate to have a public-private initiative called the EPIC Corporate Challenge. EPIC stands for 'Economic Potential for Iowa Companies and Communities.'

So often public service comes with sacrifice. A sacrifice that our men and women in uniform make each day.

I believe that the definition of marriage is between one man and one woman from a religious aspect. That is my belief. I have stated that. I always have believed that.