I don't owe my success to state subsidies but to a faithful public which has sustained me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I am a free market Republican. I am against subsidies, in most cases.
Far from trying to rig the system, I have spent decades opposing cronyism and all political favors, including mandates, subsidies and protective tariffs - even when we benefit from them.
I live in a city and a state and a country where I support my elected representatives.
The only thing you owe the public is a good performance.
I pledge to you today that for as long as I am your governor, I will not seek or accept any outside compensation from any source.
I have failed a lot in my philanthropy, where I will make philanthropic contributions and they just won't be effective.
When you're supported by millions all over the world, you can either go nuts, or try to feed off the goodwill.
I've made a commitment that state spending in Vermont won't grow any more than the rate of inflation plus population growth.
You campaigned against rich people and you got enough envy whipped up in the country and you're gonna get 'em. You're gonna stick it to those rich people. But guess what? You may not get anymore revenue. You may not get anymore economic growth. But you can say, 'I stuck it to the rich people.'
I had no support, no opportunity, no sponsors backing me for most of my career.