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The following is a transcript of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez's speech at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 29, 2012. MARTINEZ: Thank you. And good evening. Before I begin tonight, let's keep in our prayers that families impacted by the storm affecting the Gulf coast. If you haven't done so already, please donate to the Red Cross. To find out more about how you can help those affected by hurricane Isaac, please visit redcross.org/give. I am Susana Martinez. On behalf of the great state of New Mexico, let me express my gratitude for being invited to speak tonight. Growing up I never imagined a little girl from a border town could one day become a governor. But this is America. In America algo es possible. (APPLAUSE) My parents taught me to never give up and to always believe that my future could be whatever I dreamt it to be. Success, they taught me is built on the foundation of courage, hard work and individual responsibility. Despite what some would ha...
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