I am the constitutionally and legitimately elected sheriff, and I absolutely refuse to surrender my responsibility to the federal government.

Not that I ever did anything wrong. I was just aggressive. That's the way I am in my life.

I don't look at me taking risks or if that's going to affect me politically.

I have compassion, I've told you people that over and over again. Enforcing the law overrides my compassion.

I get a lot of calls from families and people who have served time and they say, 'Thank you, Sheriff. I hate the tents.' That's music to my ears.

I don't throw people under the bus. When I stick by a guy - I may not agree with him all the time, but I sure don't throw him under the bus.

I was taught to work hard and to be honest, and that's what I try to do, so that's it.