Gary Peters: “This bridge is a huge win for Michigan residents, workers, and businesses, and a boon for our state’s economy,”

‘It’s absolutely essential that we take care of our veterans. To me, I think that’s a sacred obligation that every American has. The men and women who are willing to go into harm’s way to protect our freedoms and liberties really deserve…

‘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.’

‘So, when you talk about why we invest in higher education, why do we invest in research universities, it’s those stories, those breakthroughs that make our lives better, and make our lives fuller, and can happen right here,’ Peters said.

‘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.’