14 Quotes by Jim Waters

More Kentucky businesses, especially restaurants, are going smoke-free voluntarily. If an increasing number of restaurants are doing that on their own, why do we need government interference? Why not let the market decide?

Our security forces did their job and prevented something from happening that was much worse,

Some local governments and local government entities feel like the flood doors are open for them to take people's property for economic development projects, and we don't think that's right.

I think he is still trying to govern as a legislator instead of as a governor. He can't accept the fact that not every constituency group is going to agree with you. When you try to please everyone, you usually end up pleasing no one.

That way customers can determine whether they want to accept the risk that many people associate with secondhand smoke.

We received widespread media attention both national and local on the sendoff and return,

There almost seems to be fear and trepidation in this administration about criticizing any pork spending. He missed the opportunity to make a strong statement about wasteful spending. This is an administration of missed opportunities.

Ed Hansen was one of the people who was instrumental in reviving the Labor Day celebration (in Ontonagon),

This is amazing that I get awarded for something I love to do.