Gary Peters: “And in the end, that's why he will prevail.”

‘I don't think you can be a great country unless you actually make things,’ Peters said. ‘That's what we do in Michigan. We have a very proud tradition of making things. But the factory floor and manufacturing looks a whole lot different…

‘Folks now understand that the Great Lakes is a national resource,’ he added. ‘In a very thirsty world, having a body of freshwater here is incredibly important. I'm cautiously optimistic we're going to get that done.’

I was proud to secure nearly $1 million to help Bay City clean up this site and protect the brave firefighters who serve this community.

‘I’m the primary sponsor of the bill to extend it for five more years. I'll be leaving in a few months. I've said this is my number one priority. We got to get this done before I leave.’