Andy Beshear on Principles & Values

	Andy Beshear on Principles & Values

Kentucky no longer a fly-over state; we are the destination

All of America--and indeed the entire world--has now seen who we are: neighbors who open our homes and hearts to one another. People who embrace selflessness, generosity and love. All while we were reminded that any arguments, any divisions, just aren't that important. And not even the difficulties of our present can stop our excitement of the future. And good people deserve a good future. Our time is here. Kentucky is no longer a fly-over state. We are the destination. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature ,

My faith teaches me to love my neighbor as myself

Over the past four years, we have gotten through so many hard times together. And now, we are getting to the good times together. We have arrived here by leading with kindness, compassion and empathy for one another. That is what my faith teaches me--to love my neighbor as myself. It is that Golden Rule and the parable of the Good Samaritan that have guided and should guide us. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature , Jan 3, 2024

Learned the values of family, faith, and public service

??Andy Beshear grew up in Fayette, Franklin, and Clark counties and graduated from Henry Clay High School. He is the son of Steve and Jane Beshear, the 61st Governor and first lady. Along the way, they instilled in Andy the teachings of Andy's grandfather, a Baptist minister from Dawson Springs, Kentucky, including the values of family, faith, and public service. Source: 2023 Kentucky Gubernatorial campaign website Governor.KY.gov , Apr 2, 2023

I have faith in God and faith in us

I have faith in God and faith in us. I have faith that we, the people of Kentucky, can, will and are addressing each of these worries. And we're doing it together. In the face of some of the greatest challenges imaginable, time and time again Kentuckians showed up for one another. Scripture tells us that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. And that's exactly what folks across this commonwealth have been doing. Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Kentucky legislature , Jan 4, 2023

With great power comes great responsibility

We are each here blessed to be able to serve. But that comes with a special responsibility. That responsibility has been laid out everywhere from the bible to pop culture. Luke 12:48 it states: "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required," Similarly, the wisdom from Uncle Ben that launched a superhero franchise is "With great power comes great responsibility." And the power to govern, to change laws and to change lives, is a great power, which comes with great responsibility. Source: 2020 Kentucky State of the State address , Jan 14, 2020

Kickback investigation resulted in deputy's resignation

One of Beshear's first important decisions after winning election as attorney general was to appoint Tim Longmeyer as his chief deputy. Longmeyer resigned within three months after being caught in a federal investigation of a kickback scheme he ran while he served as a top member of Gov. Steve Beshear's administration. Federal authorities have said they received no evidence that either Andy Beshear or Steve Beshear were aware of the investigation.

Andy Beshear will argue he has fought to help needy Kentuckians in many ways, stressing his efforts to combat the opioid epidemic that includes lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and creation of an opioid disposal program. He'll also talk a lot about what he is mostly known for--filing court actions against what he says have been illegal actions of a Republican governor and General Assembly.

Source: Louisville Courier-Journal on 2019 Kentucky governor's race , Jul 9, 2018

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