Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, like you, as a fellow Utahn, this week my heart is back in my district and my State as we celebrate our great pioneer heritage. On July 24, 1847, Brigham Young stood over the great Salt Lake Valley, which was nothing but a desert, devoid of any green meadows, and uttered those famous words, ``This is the place.'' After traveling more than 1,300 miles crossing the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, the pioneers settled to begin a new life. Throughout this, they suffered great hardships: hunger, fatigue, cold, disease, and exhaustion. During their journeys, they quickly called Utah home as they reached this great valley, where they planted their crops and went to work building beautiful communities that grew into the wonderful city and State that we now know. Our State has much to be proud of. We have the greatest snow on Earth. Our National Parks are truly magnificent. Our State is consistently rated among the top in job creation, education, and quality of life. Utah truly has some of the most honest, hardworking, and friendly people in the country. Pioneer Day is celebrated to honor everyone who immigrated west to Utah during this pioneer era and who aided in creating this great State, which I'm proud to call my home. ____________________”