Quotes By Jan Brewer

If the federal government won't secure the border, the State of Arizona will step in to complement federal efforts in a constitutional manner and protect the security of its citizens.

I took an oath to protect the people of Arizona, and that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to keep pushing in that direction.

I think that there's a liberal element out there that finds me not acceptable. They don't like my stance on a lot of issues because I am conservative.

I respect the office of the president.

We have, for whatever the reason, disturbed people... who sometimes do terrible, violent things, and sometimes those of us who serve in elected positions are the target.

Texas has done a very good job of securing their borders with the help of the federal government. California has done a good job.

Ninety-nine point nine percent of the people that are gun owners are very responsible.

The Democrats complain; I choose to compete.

A nation without borders is like a house without walls - it collapses. And that is what is going to happen to our wonderful America.

Sometimes I haven't understood why he has done things and why things happened, but I know that God has a plan.

I as an elected official would never recommend anybody to boycott any city or state.

I have a pretty good record of winning in court.

My mother always told me that as you go through life, no matter what you do, or how you do it, you leave a little footprint, and that's your legacy.

I don't believe any person looking for work is fearful of political judgment. Government is a large institution, and if they believe that people are going to get rid of good employees for political reasons, that's absurd.

I know the pundits don't agree with me.

I believe boycotts are wrong.

We cannot sacrifice our safety to the murderous greed of drug cartels. We cannot stand idly by as drop houses, kidnappings and violence compromise our quality of life.

Arizona is a red state, and we're going to keep it red.

I am encouraged that there's going to be much better dialogue between the federal government and the state of Arizona. I mean, I hope that's not wishful thinking.

I don't think Americans would tolerate profiling.

Government just simply can't do everything for everyone.

Arizona is now recognized as a premier place in which to locate, expand and grow a business.

And you know, I said yesterday, you know, you know, if they're not going to - if the feds aren't going to do their job, well, then, I'm up to suing the feds to make them do their job! I mean, they sued Arizona, you know, we can sue them back! I mean, they're not - they're not enforcing the laws!

I always tried to do what I believed is right and I've always voted the way that I believe was the right way for my constituency, and that's what I'm doing when I govern.

Arizona, our beautiful state, was built on mining.