A biography for Michelle Steelhasn’t been written yet.
“I have been called racist slurs and been treated differently because I am Asian American.”
“Sophisticated criminal organizations have one incentive: money. They find a need and fill it.”
“Freedom of speech and civil liberties have been targeted and repressed in Hong Kong.”
“When I was chair of the OC Board of Supervisors, I introduced a resolution that called for tolerance and compassion towards all residents, and condemned discrimination against the AAPI community.”
“I'm proud to be the only Republican leading the Mental Health Justice Act in Congress, which would give officers more resources to respond to emergency calls and mental health crises.”
“Kobe Bryant used his platform to inspire millions and help kids around the world achieve success and strive for greatness.”
“We need an all of the above energy policy to address the challenges that we face as a nation. That means wind, electric, solar, and yes - oil and gas.”
“At the Board of Equalization, I've sponsored dozens of tax seminars that have helped thousands of business owners meet with tax experts who can help guide them through California's complex tax code. I've worked to increase transparency in board operations and to consolidate board offices to reduce waste.”
“The State of California has paid out billions in fraudulent unemployment claims, all at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. Fraudsters and criminals had access to the state's money through widespread fraud, all while those in need of the program's funding waited patiently for support that never came.”
“Americans' paychecks are not a limitless piggy bank for the Biden Administration to fund their trillion-dollar spending spree.”
“English is my third language.”
“It is incumbent upon taxpayer advocates in elected office to call out unnecessary spending when they see it.”
“I will always support our military and our servicemen and women.”
“Opportunity Zones are an important tool that give more people the resources they need to grow this dream.”
“The beauty of America is that everyone has the opportunity to build their own American dream.”
“Expanding the sales tax base contradicts the primary function of California's sales tax law, stifles innovation and hurts our state's robust e-commerce industry.”
“I am hopeful that diplomatic progress can be made with North Korea taking steps toward denuclearization. And that starts with the United States engaging in initial talks with both Koreas.”
“When you were born in Korea and raised in Japan, you are kind of a little timid.”
“As the Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, I was committed to supporting business owners and workers, fighting against high and unfair taxes, supporting our seniors, and making sure our veterans receive the care they so rightly deserve.”
“By helping businesses that choose to provide childcare options, more parents will have the opportunity to get back to work full-time.”