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“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.”

Quote by Susana Martinez

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Susana Martinez
Susana Martinez

Susana Martinez is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Mexico. Born on July 14, 1959, she became the first Latina to hold the position of governor in the state. During her tenure, she focused on crime reduction, education improvement, and economic development. more

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