Former US Ambassador to China and 2012 Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman (GNOC)

August 17, 2011, 6:00pm

Summary:

As the recent U.S. Ambassador to China, two-term governor of Utah, and CEO of the multi-billion dollar global chemical manufacturer Huntsman Corp, Governor Huntsman proves to me an inimitable candidate for President of the United States. Gen Next Members in Orange County had the unique opportunity to dialogue with him on solutions to some of the most pressing generational challenges, as well as what’s ahead in the rigor of presidential campaign.

Detail:

Here are the key takeaways:

1.    We have to deal with debt and spending. What the country is doing is immoral. We need a balance budget amendment.

2.    We don't make things in this country anymore, and cant live on services sector alone. We need to get back into manufacturing.

3.    The lowest of low hanging fruit is energy dependence. Our dependence on foreign oil is like a heroine addiction. We need to stop immediately.

"I have seven kids. It is totally unacceptable to be handing down a country less good, less productive, less overall. It's un-American." - Governor Jon Huntsman