Utah Gov. Gary Herbert: Rely More On The States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association today launched the next video of the American Comeback project, a national advertising effort designed to tell the success stories and accomplishments of Republican governors.
Governor Gary Herbert of Utah is featured in the newest American Comeback video.  A devoted family man and former businessperson, Governor Herbert was motivated to run for office when the family business he headed began to struggle under the weight of heavy taxation and government regulation. Now, as governor, Herbert is lifting the burdens he once faced in business and recommitting the state to free market principles in order to grow Utah’s economy.

You can view Governor Herbert’s video here: http://www.rga.org/americancomeback/gary-herbert/

“I think I am a better governor because I was once a businessman,” said Governor Herbert. “I actually have run something.  I’ve had to make payroll. I’ve had to deal with the intervention of the government that sometimes gets in your way and inhibits your ability to have a profitable bottom line. So, I think the real world experience of actually running a business is extremely valuable to me as a governor who really is focused on growing the economy of the State of Utah.”

“We’ve become, in Utah, by many accounts, the most business-friendly environment in America. We’re getting some good results based on just basic understanding of free market principles,” added Governor Herbert.  “Create a business-friendly environment, you build it, and they will come, and they will excel.”

“Governors are doing it. And we ought to rely more on the states. There ought to be a rebirth of federalism,” said Governor Herbert. “Republican governors are driving America’s comeback.”

In the coming weeks and months, the American Comeback project will grow to include more videos focused on individual Republican governors, their personal journeys and the progress they’ve made toward bringing prosperity to their states.