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Governor of Arizona

Jan Brewer is a former Governor of Arizona, born on September 26, 1944. She has held various political positions throughout her career, including Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives and State Senator. Brewer served as Governor from 2011 to 2015, gaining attention for her handling of illegal immigration issues and her push for healthcare reform.

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Famous Jan Brewer Quotes

“You know, I think there was a point in time when people didn't really understand how birth certificates were kept in the state of Hawaii, and now, I think that it's been pretty much disclosed that they used to have a long form and now they don't have a long form. Arizona used to have a long form, we now have a short form.”

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“President Obama and Hillary Clinton, every time you disagree with them it doesn't matter which subject it is, you're a bigot or you're a racist.”

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“I think Donald Trump believes in democracy and the right to change of power.”

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“So you know, I think that the federal government, the Democrats, and President Obama are selling a lot of hope and change, but no delivery of any of those promises.”

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

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

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“Racial discrimination is illegal. It's illegal in the United States. It's illegal in Arizona. It has been and it will continue to be.”

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

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

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“Fifty thousand people in Mexico have been murdered. Puerto Penasco, 60 miles south of our border, just had five people and a police officer killed. That is like part of Arizona, and it is spilling over into our state.”

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“It wouldn't matter whether you were Latino or Hispanic or Norwegian. If you didn't have proof of citizenship and if the police officer had reasonable suspicion, he would ask and verify your citizenship. I mean, that's the way that it is. That's what the federal law says. And that's what the law in Arizona says.”

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“Senate Bill 1062 does not address a specific or present concern related to religious liberty in Arizona. I have not heard one example in Arizona where a business owner’s religious liberty has been violated. The bill was broadly worded - and could result in unintended and negative consequences. After weighing all the arguments I have vetoed Senate Bill 1062 moments ago.”

“Our law enforcement agencies have found bodies in the desert, either buried or just lying out there, that have been beheaded.”

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“Arizona, our beautiful state, was built on mining.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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

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“The Democrats complain; I choose to compete.”

Democrat Complaining

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“And now, since I've been governor since last January, I have written numerous letters to the administration in regards to securing our borders with absolutely no response. So we have been facing this crisis, and it's devastating the people of Arizona. And I feel as governor I have a responsibility to protect the citizens.”

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“And under the existing circumstances, I understand there are situations where people indeed need care and need services, but I believe in America that the majority of those people are getting those services under situations and circumstances that are afforded to them by their health care providers and their state government.”

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“And you know, it's not just illegal immigration. Terrorists can come across. They're devastating our ranchers down in southern Arizona - drop houses, kidnapping, automobile accidents, extortion, drugs, the spill-over with the drug cartels. We're facing all of it.”

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

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“Arizona, our beautiful state, was built on mining. Copper is huge here, and now uranium. And then we have the federal government coming in, writing all these rules and regulations and telling us that we can't do this and we can't do that. We need concise, clear answers.”

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“But the people of Arizona, the people of America, have been promised that our borders would be secured for years and years and years, with it not happening. And I don't believe the people of America, certainly not the people of Arizona, are ready to discuss anything other at this point in time other than securing our borders.”

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“Government just simply can't do everything for everyone.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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

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“I believe boycotts are wrong.”

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“I believe in the right to life.”

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“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.”

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“I don't think Americans would tolerate profiling.”

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“I have a pretty good record of winning in court.”

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Born: September 26, 1944
Known for: Governor of Arizona
Quotes: 34

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