Why Gov. Brewer Vetoed Arizona's Birther Bill

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: This is a "Fox News Alert." There is big news in Arizona. Governor Brewer vetoes two controversial bills. What are they? Well, let's ask her. Governor Jan Brewer joins us on the phone.

Good evening, Governor. Governor, let's talk about these two bills that you have vetoed. Let's start first with the so-called birther bill. What is the bill, and why did you veto it?

GOV. JAN BREWER, R-ARIZ. (Via Telephone): Well, the birther is the requirement that any presidential candidate or any other candidate would have to show proof of citizenship, and if they didn't, then they would have to show a batt -- baptisiminal -- baptisimal -- baptismal certificate or a certificate of circumcision. So it is something that I felt very, very uncomfortable with and I feel that it serves no purpose. So today, I went on record and I vetoed it.

VAN SUSTEREN: And I'm taking a look at the letter that you wrote to the Honorable Kirk Adams, the Speaker of the House of the Arizona House of Representatives in which you also say, "As a former secretary of state, I do not support designating one person as the gatekeeper to the ballot for a candidate, which could lead to an arbitrary or politically motivated decisions." Strong words for the -- strong words for the house.

BREWER: Absolutely. Absolutely. It -- you know, bottom line is, is that I just have to call them as I see them. And it doesn't help Arizona. This bill is a distraction, and we just simply need to get on with the state's business.