At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic Church bingos. Now, my dad made sure I could take care of myself. I carried a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum - that gun weighed more than I did! Susana Martinez bingoscarecarry Change image and share on social
Criminals take advantage of weak laws, like giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. Susana Martinez advantagecriminaldriver Change image and share on social
I've always known that my father's father and grandfather and grandmother were from Mexico. I've never denied it. I've always said it. Susana Martinez denyfathergrandfather Change image and share on social
It's extremely important that we elect people that look like the population they serve. Susana Martinez electextremelyimportant Change image and share on social
When I was a young prosecutor, I got called to testify against my boss. I could have backed down, but I didn't. I stood up to him. And he fired me for it. Susana Martinez backboscall Change image and share on social
Every judge should have real-time access to the criminal background and history of defendants who appear in their courtrooms - so that sentencing and bail decisions can be made with that information. Susana Martinez accessbackgroundbail Change image and share on social
I think politicians nationwide have earned a reputation sometimes that is very unfavorable because they will say things and then do something else when they get into office. Susana Martinez earnnationwideoffice Change image and share on social
I offered early on - I think I was governor about a month when I met President Obama - and said, 'I would like to visit with you in reference to border security, in reference to immigration. I'd like to be part of the discussion because I lived on the border all my life.' I've never received a call. Susana Martinez bordercalldiscussion share on social
Latinos care about education, yes, so we need reform, not just money. Susana Martinez careeducationlatino Change image and share on social
I fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to stand up. What we have now are politicians. They won't offer real plans, and only stand up when they want to blame someone else. Susana Martinez blamecouragefear Change image and share on social