'In God We Trust' is essentially our national motto, and that national motto belongs to every American and indeed every Kentuckian. In my opinion nobody should have to pay extra to have that national motto reflected on their license plate."

-- Gov. Steve Beshear (D-Ky.) on his plan to make a license plate featuring the phrase 'In God We Trust' available as an alternative to the state's standard-issue plate for no extra charge.