We are a state of outdoor enthusiasts, and we're proud of that, ... I don't care what part of the outdoors you enjoy, we have it all in this state.

I'm a very spiritual person, and proud of my Mormon roots.

My father, one of the great entrepreneurs and philanthropists of this state, taught me that capital - monetary or political - is to be used to benefit others. I intend to continue that tradition.

It's a tribal state, and it always will be. Whether we like it or not, whenever we withdraw from Afghanistan, whether it's now or years from now, we'll have an incendiary situation. Should we stay and play traffic cop? I don't think that serves our strategic interests.

For our state, in terms of the image that it allows us to project, it really is a shot of confidence, ... It clearly indicates that we're open for business and we can work with and accommodate the very best in the business.

While the last proposals were above the price of our IPO last year, I believe they were not adequate, particularly in light of the risks, uncertainties and extended timing of the proposed transactions.