Quotes from Phil Scott

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.

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.

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

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

My Administration is committed to ensuring that vulnerable Vermonters are safe and protected from financial exploitation.

The health of democratic nations themselves depends on listening to and considering other perspectives.

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

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

Employee-owned companies play an important role in our economy, bringing stability, increasing productivity and supporting local economies.

Citizens and those elected to serve must also understand the point of view, the goals and the fears of those with whom we disagree.

For decades, Vermont has proudly and peacefully welcomed Somali, Vietnamese, Bosnian and Bhutanese families - and many others - through successful refugee and immigration programs.

The United States - and Vermont in particular - has a history of welcoming people of all cultures and backgrounds.

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.

Words matter. I encourage everyone to consider the meaning of their words from another person's point of view, as well as the consequences of how our own words can impact the wellbeing of others.

While we all would have preferred a different outcome when combat operations in Afghanistan ended, it's important to remember the service and sacrifices of the American people had value.

Our students depend heavily on the Internet to access academic material, Vermonters use the Internet to acquire information and receive critical services through our agencies and departments, and the Internet is relied upon to share information, sell products and offer services.

As history teaches us, freedom is never forgotten by those who have known it, and then lost it.

Investing in sewer and stormwater infrastructure is a top priority for my administration, because it's good for both our environment and the economy.

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

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.

As Vermonters are well aware, it costs a lot to live in our state, which has exacerbated other challenges we have, like our demographics. And property taxes are a big part of our affordability challenges.

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.

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.

I'm always inspired by Vermonters for their willingness to extend helping hands to those in need.