Brian Sandoval

“If you're making everybody happy, you're lying to somebody.”

“I do not support amnesty. I do not support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.”

“My children don't look Hispanic.”

“We must remind Americans that the promise of opportunity remains unbroken - that every person in this great nation can succeed through hard work, courage and personal responsibility.”

“I am proud of my heritage and my family.”

“Fortunately, good policy, true principles, and effective leadership work whenever they are tried. When we reduce government, balance budgets, and keep taxes as low as possible, states respond in a positive way.”

“I registered as a Republican when I turned 18 because of Ronald Reagan - he was the president at the time; I admired what he stood for. I respected him.”

“As a former federal judge, I am cognizant of the legal issues. As governor, I am forced to deal with their ramifications.”

“Fiscally I'm very conservative... others say that I'm socially moderate.”

“For me, public service is an honor, and I have the ultimate respect for the rule of law.”

“I do not support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.”

“People have their constitutional right to contribute to a campaign and if they have discretionary money that they want to contribute to a candidate, whether a Republican or a Democrat, they should be able to do so.”

“Nevada was hit hardest by the recession - highest unemployment, highest foreclosure rate, highest bankruptcy rate.”

“Fiscally, I'm very conservative... others say that I'm socially moderate. As a former judge, I listen to all the facts, and I make a decision as to what I believe is in the best interest of the state.”

“I know that many students take personal responsibility for their education and succeed as a result. I want them to know they are not alone - that Nevada's system can and will support them.”