“So even if we thought it was a good idea – and I don’t think it’s a good idea – we wouldn’t have the manpower to do it.”
— Janet Napolitano, Nov. 6, 2003, during an interview on KAET-TV’s Horizon program in response to a question regarding placing the National Guard on the border.
“As a result of my urging, the Bush Administration … has adopted my plan to increase National Guard activities on our border with Mexico ….”
— Janet Napolitano, August 2006, in her responses to a questionnaire from The Arizona Republic.