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Gary Peters: “I would assume you are looking for an active and vibrant community that is very excited about the basing.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I would assume you are looking for an active and vibrant community that is very excited about the basing.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters emphasizes the importance of community enthusiasm for military bases.

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