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Kevin Stitt

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Kevin Stitt is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the 28th governor of Oklahoma, a position he has held since January 14, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Stitt has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, education reform, and public safety. He has advocated for a business-friendly environment and has worked on initiatives to improve the state's infrastructure and healthcare system.

Quotes by year · 2021202677 total · peak 2026 (55)
2021: 3 quotes2022: 5 quotes2023: 1 quote2025: 13 quotes2026: 55 quotes

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  1. When states lead, America succeeds.17 sources2026nebraskaexaminer.com
  2. So we have to change that incentive, and I think that’s a reasonable way to do it.13 sources2026sourcenm.com
  3. We’re in a terrible situation if this continues to happen in our country.13 sources2026ncnewsline.com
  4. Maybe it’s going back to the day where there was a little stigma attached and you had to actually go to a food bank and pick up commodity cheese and commodity groceries.12 sources2026penncapital-star.com
  5. Maybe we should go back to a little bit of that instead of just making it so easy…10 sources2026azmirror.com
  6. Maybe it’s going back to the day where there was a little stigma attached and you had to actually go to a food bank and pick up commodity cheese and commodity groceries, and it had a little stigma so you were a little bit embarrassed,6 sources2026penncapital-star.com
Aug 26, 2026

we want a pro-business governor in there to take the lead for the next four years.

foxnews.com
Aug 18, 2026

Oklahoma will not turn a blind eye to organizations or networks that may support terrorism.

oklahomavoice.com
Aug 15, 2026

Because we’ve cut taxes, reined in wasteful spending, and resisted the urge to grow government, Oklahoma is thriving.

oklahoma.gov
Aug 10, 2026

I look forward to going back to the private sector, but whether you’re in business or public service, I think we want to work with our friends, and we like leaving our community better than we found it.

nga.org
Aug 5, 2026

Lindel has already shown strong, steady leadership, and I am confident he will continue serving Oklahoma students and families with focus and integrity in this expanded role.

oklahomavoice.com
Aug 3, 2026

It’s OK that the states are different and they have different values and philosophies.

abcnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

This is what happens when you keep your fiscal house in order.

oklahoma.gov
Aug 1, 2026

We can’t print money in Oklahoma, so every year, we balance our budget. Our national debt is out of control, and every year the federal government is spending $2 Trillion over its revenue.

nga.org
Aug 1, 2026

I’m grateful to the National Governors Association for starting the Center for Dignity in Politics to promote a unifying way of thinking that reflects the deep truth that we’re all equal in the eyes of the Lord.

nga.org
Aug 1, 2026

We should keep modeling dignity and being willing to listen. Republican governor or Democrat governor, we’re going to talk about our policies, but we can do it in a respectful way, and I think that’s healthy for our country.

nga.org
Aug 1, 2026

I believe we have to keep the free market, make it easier to start businesses, make it easy for people to grab opportunities – and affordability is something we’re all focused on across the country.

nga.org
Jul 31, 2026

If there’s something that we fundamentally think is going to be bad for our country, we all should say something.

abcnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

I’m honored to welcome governors from across the nation to Oklahoma for the National Governors Association Summer Meeting.

nga.org
Jul 31, 2026

I trust our election process.

abcnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

I believe that you can accomplish any dream if you’re willing to work hard for it.

nga.org
Jul 31, 2026

The American Dream is still alive and well, and governors are working together to make sure every American has the opportunity to chase their dream.

nga.org
Jul 31, 2026

I don’t think that we should federalize the elections at all. I believe that is a state issue.

abcnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

I think one of the reasons the temperature’s so hard, so loud and divisive, is because of this one-size-fits-all, huge federal government.

abcnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

I’m proud of the work we’ve done together to empower people to chase their dreams, and I’m excited to celebrate that here in Oklahoma City this week.

nga.org
Jul 31, 2026

I hope we get back to the fiscal piece of our party.

abcnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

We agree on much more than we disagree.

abcnews.com
Jul 19, 2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to pursue the American Dream and build a brighter future, regardless of the circumstances they were born into.

oklahomavoice.com
Jul 19, 2026

Aaron has proved to be a steady leader through any challenge.

oklahomavoice.com

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