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.

Sometimes I think people get into trouble because they can't say what they want to.

I offered early on - I think I was governor about a month when I met President Obama - and said, 'I would like to visit with you in reference to border security, in reference to immigration. I'd like to be part of the discussion because I lived on the border all my life.' I've never received a call.

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

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

I think sometimes we're meant to do something but things aren't lined up correctly.