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. — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
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… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
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… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
Growing up I never imagined a little girl from a border town could one day become a governor. But this is America. In America… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
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… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
I registered Democrat because my parents did. They were, we were. There was no thinking behind it. — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
We talked about many issues, like welfare, is it the way of life or hand up? Talked about size of government, how much should… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic Church bingos. Now, my dad made sure I could take care of myself. I… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
There is one candidate in this election who will protect that dream. One leader who will fight hard to keep the promise of America… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
Success is the American Dream. And that success is not something to be ashamed of, or to demonize. — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
I went to law school. And I became a prosecutor. I took on a specialty that very few choose to pursue. I prosecuted child… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
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… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
