Gary Peters actually said...

In a merit-based system, jobs to civil servants are not handed out based on political backgrounds or financial contributions.

Emphasizing the importance of merit-based hiring in government.

07/18/2018

More Gary Peters Quotes

The Coast Guard is absolutely essential to making the Great Lakes accessible, clean and safe for commercial and recreational users alike.

Given the myriad tasks we ask of the Coast Guard, I believe now is the time to increase the Coast Guard's budget, not cut it.

If we're not putting steel together now... we could get behind the curve, which would have a devastating economic impact.

I appreciate your comments that we may see more heavy ice as a result of the changing jet stream.