I've loved being in legislative office on a state level, and I think on a federal level there are so many more opportunities. I'm so excited to accomplish more. Grace Meng accomplishexcitefederal Change image and share on social
That's the one thing I probably don't like about politics - the focus on the individual. To me, it's more important to get it done, whether I get the credit for it or not. Grace Meng creditfocusimportant Change image and share on social
Queens is famous throughout the world for diversity and tolerance. But really it's what we have in common that makes our neighborhoods work, our students succeed, and our families able to care for children and grandparents as they can. Grace Meng carechildcommon share on social
Oftentimes, the only evidence left behind at the scene of a shooting are bullet shell casings. Grace Meng bulletcasingevidence Change image and share on social
I want to see America thrive. I want to see all different families here succeed. Grace Meng americafamilysucceed Change image and share on social
I take the definition and title of my job - Representative - seriously. That's what I will be above and beyond everything else. Grace Meng definitionjobrepresentative Change image and share on social
Being the only Asian-American in the State Legislature, I've had no choice but to reach across the aisle. Grace Meng aisleamericanasian Change image and share on social
When people see Barack Obama, they don't necessarily see an African-American president. They see someone who is a child of immigrants. They see someone whose family has worked hard and struggled. And they see many similarities between themselves and Barack Obama. Grace Meng africanamericanbarack share on social
It's nice to be a woman, and it's nice to be an Asian. But what's more important is what I can bring back to my district. Grace Meng asianbackbring Change image and share on social
I'm just going to let my record in Congress speak for itself. Grace Meng congressrecordspeak Change image and share on social
