Political Quotes

Gary Peters: “You have a pipe here going along the bottom of the straits that was hit by an anchor, which is the worst-case scenario.”

On the recordAugust 19, 2018
You have a pipe here going along the bottom of the straits that was hit by an anchor, which is the worst-case scenario.
Said by
Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Peters highlights the severity of damage to a submerged pipeline from an anchor strike.

Share

More from Gary Peters

Oct 8, 2026

For more than a century, Berston Field House has been a gathering place for Flint residents. It’s important that this historic landmark continues to serve the community for generations to come.

peters.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country.

peters.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

The United States railway system is critical to the success of our entire economy. Federal railroad inspectors play a vital role in maintaining that system by ensuring railroad tracks, equipment, and operating practices remain safe and…

peters.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

It now has state of the art equipment there to train crews on how to clean up oil spills, so we don’t have to wait two weeks for a submersible. It can be there like in an hour and a half, it’s very close. We’re gaining the expertise there…

peters.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation