My philosophy in life... is to prove myself to myself and not to others. I tried to teach my children that, that I have to respect myself, to prove to myself that I can do the best I can.

I met Jeb Bush in 1971 in my hometown in Mexico. We dated for three years back and forth. Then, after three years, he proposed to me.

I always have been a private person. I like to be alone. When I was a little girl I used to listen to the radio and just be by myself.

All these years, I found that being a good wife for Jeb is my most important role, no doubt.

I'm a mother, and when you have children, there's a protection. You'll do a lot to protect them, to do what's best for them.

When I was younger, I was always willing to tell a joke and play out a scene. I would get sticks and pretend they were light sabers. I think it was just at a young age, I was so willing to jump up and perform a little play at the family picnic.

I am very proud of my family, and I will continue to seek justice for my son.

My mother and father didn't know anything about instruments. Me just see a man in the country play guitar one time and say, 'My, the man play that guitar nice.'