"We're not quitters in Arizona."

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer says her state is in it for the long haul when it comes to a state law designed to crack down on illegal immigration.

After a federal judge temporarily blocked key parts of the legislation this week, Governor Brewer quickly filed an expedited appeal Thursday with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

She was a guest on Friday's MetroNews Talkline to talk about the state of her state.  "(There are) A lot of emotions and a lot of hard work trying to get through all of this, but doing the right thing always means doing the hard thing," Governor Brewer said.

Arizona's Governor says it's pretty clear to her which side is right in this situation.

"We have to follow the rules.  We have to follow the laws and we're a nation of laws and it's illegal to come across the border without the proper documentation and we cannot sustain it."

She says illegal immigrants are costing her state millions and millions of dollars while putting strains on other resources.

One of the provisions that is in the law, but blocked with the preliminary injunction, would allow police to ask people for proof of citizenship if they have a reason to believe they are in the country illegally.

Governor Brewer has suggested oral arguments for the appeal to the 9th Circuit could be scheduled as early as September.  Those with the U.S. Department of Justice have opposed such fast action, though.

The issue could eventually make it to the U.S. Supreme Court.

"We believe that, in the end, based on the Constitution, we have a right to keep our people safe," Governor Brewer said.