In his July 2026 ‘On Brand’ address, Governor Mark Gordon reminded us of a quote made by Teddy Roosevelt in 1903: “People of Wyoming, I believe in you and in your future.” Governor Gordon then expanded on the sentiments of President Roosevelt: ‘He was not saying that to people who lacked courage, were reluctant to engage, or were happy to let things happen to them. He was talking about people who carved their future from what was given to them.’