Susana Martinez Quotes

A collection of quotes by Susana Martinez.

Susana Martinez is a Republican politician from the United States who served as the 31st Governor of New Mexico from 2011 to 2019. Born on July 14, 1959, in El Paso, Texas, she grew up in a family of Mexican-American descent. Martinez attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where she earned a bachelor's degree and later went on to earn a law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

Martinez began her political career as a prosecutor, working as an Assistant District Attorney for the 3rd Judicial District in New Mexico. In 1996, she was appointed as the District Attorney for Doña Ana County, becoming the state's first elected female District Attorney. She gained recognition for her tough stance on crime and efforts to combat corruption.

In 2010, Martinez made history by becoming the first Latina elected as governor in the United States. During her two terms as governor, she focused on improving education, cutting taxes, and boosting the state's economy. Martinez also advocated for tougher criminal penalties and strengthened border security.

After leaving office, she has remained involved in politics, speaking at national events and supporting Republican candidates. As of now, Martinez's future political aspirations remain uncertain.

I fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to st

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

Courage

We talked about many issues, like welfare, is it the way of

We talked about many issues, like welfare, is it the way of life or hand up? Talked about size of government, how much should it tax families and small businesses? And when we left that lunch, we got in the car and I looked over at Chuck and said, 'I'll be damned. we're Republicans.'

Susana Martinez

Car

My dad was a golden gloves boxer in the Marine Corps, then a

My dad was a golden gloves boxer in the Marine Corps, then a deputy sheriff. My mom worked as an office assistant.

Susana Martinez

Dad

Latinos care about education, yes, so we need reform, not ju

Latinos care about education, yes, so we need reform, not just money.

Susana Martinez

Education

At 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic church bing

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

Dad

As the first Hispanic female governor in history, little gir

As the first Hispanic female governor in history, little girls often come up to me in the grocery store or the mall. They look and point, and when they get the courage, they ask 'Are you Susana?' and they run up and give me a hug.

Susana Martinez

Courage

I hope I've been able to show other young girls that as long

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

Education

My parents taught me to never give up and to always believe

My parents taught me to never give up and to always believe that my future could be whatever I dreamt it to be.

Susana Martinez

Future