“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“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.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordMay 30, 2026
Today, all you have to do is turn on the news, and you’ll be hit by list of the challenges facing public officials.
Said by
Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
Source
peters.senate.gov

Editor's note · Context

Commencement address at the University of Michigan.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Gary Peters

Jul 3, 2026

“Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again,” said Senator Peters.

peters.senate.gov
Jul 13, 2026

Haley Stevens will be ready on day 1 to fight for Michigan, which is why I am excited to announce I am all in for Haley Stevens.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 2, 2026

This apparent justification for withholding MEP funds lacks credibility.

peters.senate.gov
Jul 11, 2026

We have to protect Michiganders’ drinking water and our state’s precious natural resources from these toxic chemicals. That’s why the work to clean up areas affected by PFAS contamination is so important.

peters.senate.gov
View all Gary Peters quotes

Other voices in this conversation