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.

More Quotes by Joe Arpaio

We learn by our problems. We correct our deficiencies if there are any.

I can get along great with the Hispanics. In fact, I sure would like to meet them, even the politicians, maybe in the back room or whatever, have a couple of beers and try to explain. But they need to understand that I enforce the laws. I want to listen to them and hear their problems. I want them to tell me what their problems are.

Some people call me a publicity hound.

But hey, controversy - well, it hasn't hurt me in 50 years.

I'm kind of an old-fashioned guy.

I don't use e-mail or u-mail or whatever it's called.