Michael Steele quotes

Michael Steele is an American politician and attorney, best known for serving as the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee. His leadership marked a significant moment in the party's history, promoting diversity and outreach efforts. He has remained an influential commentator and advocate on political and social issues. Here are 15 of his quotes:

You can have all the gun control laws in the country, but if you don't enforce them, people are going to find a way to protect themselves. We need to recognize that bad people are doing bad things with these weapons. It's not the law-abiding citizens, it's not the person who uses it as a hobby.

Michael Steele

Secure our borders first. Let us know and let us make sure the American people know that we're taking care of the important business of dealing with the illegal immigration into this country. You cannot begin to address the concerns of the people who are already here unless and until you have made certain that no more are coming in behind them.

Michael Steele

You know, conservatism is not a bad thing. It's not a pejorative.

Michael Steele

We are cooling. We are not warming. The warming you see out there, the supposed warming, and I use my finger quotation marks here, is part of the cooling process.

Michael Steele

We need to increase access to health insurance through Health Savings Accounts and high deductible policies, so individuals and families can purchase the insurance that's best for them and meets their specific needs.

Michael Steele

Look, not everybody plays well with each other on the playground. I get that, that's politics.

Michael Steele

Congress must also enact pro-growth policies that encourage the economy to expand: like making tax relief permanent and repealing the death tax.

Michael Steele

In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting smart policies devoted to growing businesses and creating jobs.

Michael Steele

There is no struggle, rift, fight between those who claim the banner of the tea party and those who are in the Republican Party. We work together.

Michael Steele

The reality of it is I think the GOP - Republicans and certainly conservatives - will partner with the Tea Party movement around this country.

Michael Steele

Just because a black man is running the RNC doesn't mean black folks are going to, 'Oh, OK, I will be a Republican.' Just as with the election of President Obama. All the problems and concerns that are very important to African Americans don't get solved overnight.

Michael Steele

My view on politics is much more grassroots oriented; it's not old boy network oriented, so I tend to, you know, come at it a little bit stronger, a little bit more street-wise, if you will. That's rubbed some feathers the wrong way.

Michael Steele

We don't need to allow any more Nancy Pelosies to wind up in Congress.

Michael Steele