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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 24, 2026

When you have people coming back as casualties and families that are grieving, this is a president that’s disconnected from the kind of humanity that we expect in the leader of our country.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 24, 2026

This is a war. People die. It impacts people in a major way.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 24, 2026

Well, certainly this is not a skirmish. That’s really a mischaracterization of what’s happening.

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Haley Stevens
@haleystevens· Democratic · MI· Jul 24, 2026

I want to hit the ground running for us, and I want to be that top of the ticket voice to flip congressional seats here in Michigan and make Hakeem Jeffries, my Democratic leader, the first black speaker of the House.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

It also prioritizes investment in the forces and capabilities needed to strengthen deterrence and improve military readiness to maintain a strong U.S. posture.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

The legislation enhances the quality of life for servicemembers by increasing their pay by 5 to 7 percent, as well as improving housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2027 will help rebuild the arsenal of freedom, restore peace through strength, and support our brave servicemembers.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

The United States faces a growing threat of national security challenges every day, and our military must have the resources, training, and capabilities necessary to keep us all safe.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

I urge the Senate to quickly pass the budget resolution so we can begin the process of securing our elections, supporting our troops, and providing certainty for our food supply.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

The SAVE and Protect America Act will help restore American greatness by protecting and strengthening our homeland and bolstering our election integrity.

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jul 23, 2026

Today, House Republicans took the first step in the budget reconciliation process to address urgent national priorities that the American people have been asking for.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 23, 2026

This crucial funding program helps keep it that way. I’ll keep fighting alongside both Republicans and Democrats to fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and get this bill signed into law.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 23, 2026

Secretary Hegseth, despite your failure to win this war, you are back now before Congress asking for almost $70 billion in additional funding. You are asking the American people for a blank check because, once again, the Trump…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 23, 2026

Without a clear winning strategy, we’re at risk of being in another forever war that will put our servicemembers in continued harm’s way and continue to cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 23, 2026

You, sir, are the failure. Not the men and women who are on that front line. Not the men and women who hold up their honor with distinction. But, if there’s a lack of a winning strategy, they’re in harm’s way, their leaders have failed…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 23, 2026

This imbalance in representation would be unprecedented and would undermine public confidence in the board’s ability to serve the public interest above any partisan political aims.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 23, 2026

I will tell you how I use the word ‘failure,’ Peters said. 'I use the word ‘failure’ to their leaders. You, sir, are the failure! Not the men and women that are on that front line.'

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 22, 2026

But if there's a lack of a winning strategy, they're in harm's way. Their leaders have failed them. And that's what's happening.

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