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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.

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Apr 18, 2023

The recent court decision on medication abortion is the clearest example yet of the horrific consequences of the Republicans' anti-abortion crusade. While many said a national ban was not the goal and that this would be a States' issue…

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Apr 18, 2023

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

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Apr 18, 2023

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

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Apr 18, 2023

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

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Apr 18, 2023

I was pleased to see that this budget can make significant investments in our Army, Science, and Technology Enterprise.

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Apr 18, 2023

The committee recognizes the critical need for the National Guard, as an essential component of the Joint Force, to conduct all-domain training and exercises in support of the National Defense Strategy.

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Apr 18, 2023

I'll probably be seeing you again on April 18th when you come before my Homeland Security Committee for another budget hearing.

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Apr 18, 2023

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

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Apr 18, 2023

The fiscal year 2024 budget request includes $24-million investment for supply facilities for the Marine Reserve Unit, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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Apr 17, 2023

Until we address both of these push factors we are not going to see the kind of return on our investment.

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Apr 17, 2023

Natural disasters driven by global climate change present one of the most serious security threats to our nation.

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Apr 17, 2023

We must ensure that DHS is prepared to address the irregular flows of migrants at our Southern Border.

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Apr 17, 2023

Domestic terrorism driven by white supremacist and anti-government extremists continues to be the most significant terrorism threat to the United States.

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Apr 17, 2023

I have continued to press DHS to adequately track and report data on the domestic terrorism threat.

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Apr 17, 2023

I want to talk about root causes and ask you about root causes if I could.

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Apr 17, 2023

I introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the DHS office responsible for managing these threats.

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Apr 17, 2023

DHS must do so in a way that respects civil rights and civil liberties.

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Apr 17, 2023

I will continue work to reauthorize and strengthen needed authorities to counter the escalating threats from drones.

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Mar 30, 2023

5 years ago, I stood in this Chamber and condemned the Saudi military campaign in Yemen. Today, I rise once again to condemn the egregious violence that continues to haunt the Yemeni people. Last weekend marked the 8-year anniversary of…

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Mar 29, 2023

As we talk about border security, I always have to remind my colleagues, being from the state of Michigan, we have a northern border as well as a southern border.

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Mar 29, 2023

Anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. reached their highest level last year since 1979, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

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Mar 29, 2023

I'm pleased to see the President requested $360 million for this program. I certainly have advocated for the same.

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Mar 29, 2023

I worked with the Coast Guard and the department in 2018 to establish the Great Lakes Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response which is in Michigan.

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Mar 29, 2023

Icebreaking capacity in the Great Lakes supports more than 90 million tons of cargo annually and, unfortunately, inadequate icebreaking poses a risk to our economic recovery.

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Mar 29, 2023

As we talk about border security, I always have to remind my colleagues, being from the state of Michigan, we have a northern border as well as a southern border.

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