Gary Peters actually said...

"What do I tell the people of Flint, Michigan, who ask me, 'Why are my taxes paying for clean water in Kabul when I do not have clean water in my own home here in Flint?'"

"I have no sympathy for these people. They should remain and join efforts in rebuilding our own home."

"I think we anger as many people as we help, and that also makes the taxpayers back home angry."

"Taxpayers are growing weary. My constituents tell me we cannot afford to write a blank check."