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Gary Peters

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Gary Charles Peters is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters previously represented Michigan's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 6, 2015. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education reform. Peters has been an advocate for bipartisan cooperation in Congress, emphasizing the need for compromise among lawmakers to address pressing national issues.

Quotes by year · 2009–20262,072 total · peak 2017 (427)
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May 27, 2026

Our current fiscal policy is simply not sustainable, and without changes, we’re headed toward economic catastrophe.

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May 27, 2026

Will you ensure that this report comes to fruition first, and, further, do you commit to sharing it with Congress so that we can actually work together on those next steps in a thoughtful, fact-based way?

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May 27, 2026

I want to get to the bottom of this. I’m about facts.

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May 27, 2026

This was a serious failure on the part of NWS, and I want to work with you to help make sure it doesn’t happen again.

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May 27, 2026

You know aging dams and increasingly frequent storms and more severe storms are basically all converging to create a real public safety challenge. We have no time to waste.

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May 27, 2026

My state desperately needs these investments. This is old, aging infrastructure that needs to be improved to prevent the kinds of things we are seeing in Northern Michigan now.

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May 27, 2026

We had record snowmelt and flooding in Northern Michigan that have pushed multiple dams to the state of brink.

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May 27, 2026

As a father and grandfather, there is nothing more important than keeping our kids safe and healthy. Parents deserve the peace of mind knowing the formula they give their babies is safe.

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May 27, 2026

I was proud to help secure this funding for the Port to make necessary upgrades that will improve operations and strengthen key Michigan supply chains.

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May 27, 2026

The Port of Monroe plays a critical role in connecting Michigan to regional and global shipping partners, helping to safely and efficiently transport products that our families and businesses depend on every day.

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May 27, 2026

We face big challenges, and they will require big solutions. Our democracy is at its best when we work together.

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May 27, 2026

I encourage you to follow the example set by President Ford and the alumni who have come before you.

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May 27, 2026

No matter where or how you choose to serve, you all have the skills and talent needed to build coalitions, to effect change, and to make a big impact on the complex issues we face today.

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May 27, 2026

As new graduates, I know you will also continue to seek out ways to stay actively involved in your community.

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May 27, 2026

I’m confident that all of you here today will go on to successful careers in public service and we desperately need your skills, your talent, and your knowledge.

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May 27, 2026

I’m proud this bill has a provision I fought for to establish a Center of Excellence in the Great Lakes region to strengthen our ability to detect and respond to potential dangerous pipeline leaks.

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May 27, 2026

We must ensure our pipeline infrastructure remains strong. This bipartisan bill will help protect both public safety and our environment by working to prevent accidents and improve protections for this critical infrastructure.

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May 27, 2026

The Northern Border Mission Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base is a critical asset in safeguarding our nation’s security.

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May 27, 2026

Unfortunately, this move by the Trump Administration is a step in the wrong direction, and will delay needed cleanup work at the detriment of public health.

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May 27, 2026

Every person deserves access to safe, clean drinking water, but these forever chemicals continue to threaten the health and lives of people across our state and country.

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May 27, 2026

This decision is extremely alarming and rolls back years of progress to rid our communities of toxic, deadly PFAS chemicals.

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May 27, 2026

This commonsense, bipartisan bill would improve our understanding of how a history of animal abuse can lead to future violence, while directing needed federal resources to the local partners who work to protect our communities each and…

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May 27, 2026

There is a clear connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, but more research is needed to help our communities effectively prevent and respond to red flags when we see them.

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May 27, 2026

Our persistent work to secure the new KC-46 tankers and F-15EX fighter jets for Selfridge was a huge success for the base and our entire state.

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May 27, 2026

As an avid motorcycle rider myself, I believe the best way to travel across Michigan is by motorcycle.

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