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We can fiercely debate issues but be civil and respectful

But here's the good news: Vermont can be the example. We can fiercely debate the issues but do it in a way that's civil and respectful, so we get better policy--not better campaign material. This is entirely in our hands. We don't need to be asked to do the right thing. We just need to do it.
Source: 2026 State of the State Address to the Vermont legislature , Jan 7, 2026

Our decency to one another is our greatest strength

To me, it's our decency to one another, where we as Americans and Vermonters find our greatest strength. I've seen this my entire life. I saw it in my dad and in my mom, and in the people of my hometown when he passed away. I've seen it in teachers and classmates, co-workers, friends, neighbors, colleagues in the legislature and dedicated state employees. Like many of you, I've tried to pass it on to my kids.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Vermont legislature , Jan 4, 2024

Our decency to one another is our greatest strength

To me, it's our decency to one another, where we as Americans and Vermonters find our greatest strength. I've seen this my entire life. I saw it in my dad and in my mom, and in the people of my hometown when he passed away. I've seen it in teachers and classmates, co-workers, friends, neighbors, colleagues in the legislature and dedicated state employees. Like many of you, I've tried to pass it on to my kids.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Vermont legislature , Jan 4, 2024

Strength of our nation is diversity of people and opinion

We must lead by example: Show our youth how to engage in important, complex debates with both conviction and civility; prove that the strength of our nation is in its diversity of people and opinion; that America is a global beacon of personal and economic freedom and opportunity; and that listening to, and learning from, each other is how we continue to build on our foundation as a nation.
Source: Gubernatorial press release for 2020 Vermont governor race , Sep 24, 2018

The right leader at the right time

Q: Why are you running for this office?

Phil Scott: I am running for Governor because I firmly believe that I am the right leader at the right time to move Vermont forward. As a lifelong Vermonter, small-business owner, and public servant, I'm frustrated by business as usual in Montpelier. We need to focus on the fundamentals, like economic development and making Vermont more affordable. Throughout my political career, I've been a consensus builder--working with Democrats, Republicans, Progressives, and Independents to accomplish common-sense legislation that moves our state in the right direction. As Governor, I will continue to reach across the aisle. I recognize that there are a lot of egos in Montpelier. But my focus has never been getting credit. My priority is getting things done for Vermonters.

Source: LWV's Vote411.org on 2016 Vermont Gubernatorial Race , Sep 19, 2016

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