pledge, who says the pledge is not necessary. especially for noncitizens. and now is pushing back against the firestorm of criticism. watch. >> i'm appalled that our little suburban community's meeting protocol has sparked this polarizing conversation in our community. on what it means to be patrioti patriotic. >> let her finish. >> there are people who have not been nice about this in our city staff has been on the front lines. so i want to apologize to them because it certainly was not our intention. >> harris: governor martinez, your thoughts? >> susana: i will never apologize for being a proud american. an american of mexican descent. i will stand every time with my hand over my heart and i will never, ever neil. i'm grateful to the veterans who fought for our freedom. when you do that, when used in place your hand over your heart, it is to say, "i'm grateful for what you men and women in the