87 Quotes by Susana Martinez

My father was a security guard. I was a security guard.

I actually became a lawyer because I thought you had to be a lawyer in order to get into national politics.

Raising taxes does nothing to allow the economy to recover.

I don't want to be known as a politician.

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.

As an elected official, I live a very public life. That elected figures live under something of a microscope is perhaps a necessary condition for an informed public, and yet, even as a public official, I maintain very personal documents that are not intended for public view.

As a prosecutor, I served victims; I fought to keep communities safe, and in every instance, I knew that it was my job to protect individuals' privacy.

Experience has taught me that privacy truly is the touchstone of our criminal justice system.

I am donating $10,000 from my inaugural committee to the 'Pink Pack' because the only way we will find a cure for cancer is by joining together, pooling our resources, and focusing on the lifesaving mission that everyone can fight back against cancer.