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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
The Great Lakes are not only in our DNA, but are a critical resource for drinking water, in fact, 40 million people drink water out of the Great Lakes.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters highlights the importance of the Great Lakes for drinking water and economic growth.

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