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“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordMay 28, 2026
The Great Lakes are a vital asset. They’re essential to our economy, our environment, and our way of life in Michigan.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
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Discussing the importance of the Great Lakes in a legislative announcement.

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