Mel Martinez

“I believe in the American dream because I've lived it.”

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”

“I have always believed that the only way to help people is to give them a hand up, not a handout.”

“We have to make sure that we are a welcoming nation.”

“I think it is important for people to understand that we are a nation of immigrants.”

“The issue of illegal immigration is a crisis for our country.”

“I came to this country with nothing, and I've been given everything.”

“We have to get serious about border security.”