Jim Gray

“We have made tremendous progress. But there are still too many kids in our country who grow up feeling like they have to hold on to this secret about who they are because, if anyone finds out it, could cost them everything.”

“People have different points of view and different opinions, and they struggle themselves with change.”

“Growth is essential to providing economic opportunity.”

“If you're too dangerous to buy an airplane ticket, you're too dangerous to buy an assault weapon. And, when we talk about the Second Amendment - I support the Second Amendment - but the Second Amendment was created and designed to prevent tyranny and not to encourage terror.”

“In city hall and in local government, you have to get things done without drama.”

“Knowing who we are helps us plan for who we want to be and where we want to go.”

“America has always built ourselves out of adversity. All the way back to the Great Depression.”

“I don't believe in stasis - either you are growing or dying.”

“People are really interested in economic security.”

“In Washington, Senator Paul has put his own ambition ahead of Kentuckians and is behind policies that would hurt Kentucky families.”

“We need more leaders in Congress who are willing to bring people together to solve problems and protect the American Dream for all hardworking Kentuckians.”

“You always hear that politics is a function of timing and pacing.”

“Valvoline, which has called Lexington home for more than 30 years, is a great employer that gives back to our community.”

“I am very proud of who I am and what I've been able to do and accomplish for my constituents.”

“People care about performance and results above all else.”

“The only real way to success over time is a diversified economy.”

“Cities and regions change. It doesn't happen overnight, but diversifying your economy is the only real route.”

“Growth is essential to attracting the best and most sophisticated talent.”

“Not every Democratic idea is a good one; not every Republican idea is a bad one.”

“I lost my first mayor's race. I lost the primary. But we came back and won that. So I know you've got to play to win, but you can't be afraid to lose.”