I registered Democrat because my parents did. They were, we were. There was no thinking behind it. – Susana Martinez
Despite what some would have us believe, success is not built on resentment and fear. – Susana Martinez
In New Mexico, I inherited the largest structural deficit in state history, and our legislature is controlled by Democrats. We don’t always agree, but we came together in a bipartisan manner and turned that deficit into a surplus. And we did it without raising taxes. – Susana Martinez
There is one candidate in this election who will protect that dream. One leader who will fight hard to keep the promise of America for the next generation. And that’s why we must stand up and make Mitt Romney the next president of the United States. – Susana Martinez
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
Success, they taught me, is built on the foundation of courage, hard-work and individual responsibility. Despite what some would have us believe, success is not built on resentment and fears. – Susana Martinez
I went to law school. And I became a prosecutor. I took on a specialty that very few choose to pursue. I prosecuted child abuse and child homicide cases. Cases that were truly gut-wrenching. But standing up for those kids, being their voice for justice was the honor of a lifetime. – Susana Martinez
I actually became a lawyer because I thought you had to be a lawyer in order to get into national politics. – Susana Martinez
It’s extremely important that we elect people that look like the population they serve. – Susana Martinez
Unfortunately, New Mexico depends significantly on federal dollars. We have four military bases here in New Mexico. We have two national labs that are very important to our national defense. – Susana Martinez
My parents grew that small business from one 18-year-old guarding a bingo to more than 125 employees in three states. And sure, there was help along the way. But my parents took the risk. They stood up. And you better believe they built it. – Susana Martinez
As a border prosecutor, I’ve put criminals behind bars who worked for some of the most violent cartels in the world. – Susana Martinez
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
The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to federal authorities. – Susana Martinez
I hope I’ve been able to show other young girls that as long as you work hard and you’re committed to fight for your education, that anything’s possible. – Susana Martinez