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I don't think it's conservative to have to go through budget crises every two years. So I'm taking the difficult issues straight on. That's what I was elected to do.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3584819,"Good executives, like all good leaders, must expect opposition when making decisions or when making or enforcing the law. But executives must engage those that disagree with them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3584807,"As a former federal judge, I am cognizant of the legal issues. As governor, I am forced to deal with their ramifications.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3584801,"Nevada is a little different than most states. We only meet every other year in the legislature. So it's very important to have good relationships on both sides of the aisle... I have to have those relationships.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},3584793,"Nevadans, and all Americans, are resilient. Overcoming adversity is a part of our national heritage.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},3584779,"Fiscally, I'm very conservative... others say that I'm socially moderate. As a former judge, I listen to all the facts, and I make a decision as to what I believe is in the best interest of the state.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":64},3584777,"I've made a commitment that any tax increase, I'm going to veto. It's the worst thing we could do. We have an amount of money to spend. That's it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Brian Sandoval, the 30th Governor of Nevada, during his tenure from 2011 to 2019. At the time, Nevada was facing significant budget challenges, including a severe recession and a decline in tax revenues. Sandoval's commitment to vetoing any tax increase reflects his efforts to balance the state's budget while navigating these fiscal constraints.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, Sandoval's statement appears to be a straightforward declaration of fiscal conservatism. However, the hidden insight lies in the tension between his commitment to vetoing tax increases and the reality of Nevada's budget needs. By acknowledging that \"we have an amount of money to spend. That's it,\" Sandoval is, in effect, recognizing the limits of his own agency and the constraints imposed by the state's fiscal situation. This paradox highlights the trade-offs between competing values, such as economic growth, social welfare, and government spending.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the concept of \"budgetary humility.\" Recognize that your organization's resources are finite, and that every decision has an opportunity cost. By acknowledging these constraints, you can make more informed choices about how to allocate your resources, prioritize your goals, and adapt to changing circumstances. This mindset can help you navigate complex decision-making scenarios and foster a culture of resourcefulness and innovation within your team.",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3584774,"It's no accident that the fastest growing states with the best economies are all led by Republican governors.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3584753,"Fiscally I'm very conservative... others say that I'm socially moderate.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,5,10]