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
My dad was a golden gloves boxer in the Marine Corps, then a deputy sheriff. My mom worked as an office assistant. – Susana Martinez
I hope Ive been able to show other young girls that as long as you work hard and youre committed to fight for your education, that anythings possible. – Susana Martinez
I fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to stand up. What we have now are politicians. They wont offer real plans, and only stand up when they want to blame someone else. – Susana Martinez