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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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Jan 9, 2017

As Senator McCaskill said, we owe a lot to the staff.

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Jan 9, 2017

Senator McCaskill and I will promptly consider whether to refer this matter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and to State Attorneys General across the country for further investigation.

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Jan 9, 2017

Because the principle is civilian control of the military, full stop.

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Jan 9, 2017

I think it's important to remember the last time we did grant this waiver, the--General Marshall, the--in addition to his extensive military experience, also served as a Special Envoy to China, was the Secretary of State and president of…

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Jan 2, 2017

In America politics stops at the water's edge.

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Nov 29, 2016

Perhaps, we could assist in connecting you with some groups of individuals who have concerns.

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Nov 29, 2016

It is a difficult job that you have, and I know both of you are fairly new to your positions, but you are both also very seasoned, so you have hit the ground running.

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Nov 29, 2016

It is a real concern that we need to deal with.

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Nov 29, 2016

As the Senator from Michigan, I hope that it is going to be a priority for you to get to Michigan soon as well, on the Northern border, which represents a number of unique challenges.

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Nov 29, 2016

We have to make sure the technology gets it right with as few errors as possible

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Nov 29, 2016

Our mastery of manufacturing and automation helped the United States establish its industrial and military might.

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Nov 29, 2016

We must continue to harness this American drive to discover, to create the next big advancement, and to keep our Nation on the cutting edge.

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Nov 29, 2016

One that I would emphasize is very basic science questions that relate to NASA's mission.

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Nov 14, 2016

The decisionmakers look at the issue related to the health of the Postal Service as opposed to the impact on the local economy, and that the local economy should be factored in more in some of that appeals process.

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Nov 14, 2016

We appreciate your service and willingness to serve. This is a very difficult position that you will be conducting, but we stand behind you, and we have to figure out ways to make this work.

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Sep 26, 2016

I appreciate your efforts, particularly, in Michigan--especially the many trips that you have made to our State.

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Sep 15, 2016

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Sep 14, 2016

So, maybe, I will open it to the panelists and maybe Mr. Kreidler will mention--what should we be doing? And then, the others--what should we be doing to reign in these outrageous price increases from drug companies when there is not even…

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Sep 14, 2016

I am particularly concerned--and I am sure my colleagues have received all sorts of correspondence on what is happening with drug manufacturers--the recent EpiPen situation, where you have a drug that really has not changed much in years…

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Sep 14, 2016

Do you think it would be good to have public hearings before a major merger of the magnitude that we are seeing in Ohio, which will limit competition?

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Sep 14, 2016

You have talked a great deal about how we have to keep robust competition.

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Sep 14, 2016

I have never seen a perfect bill. I do not think one exists and never will exist, so you have to go back and refine it and try to find those changes.

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Sep 14, 2016

I think that is significant. And, we should celebrate the fact that we have 700,000 people that now know they have some coverage and protection should they get sick.

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Sep 14, 2016

How could we accept the kind of system that existed before the Affordable Care Act where now anybody--even if they have a preexisting condition--can get health care?

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Sep 14, 2016

In this great country of ours, we had folks who knew that if they got sick, that might mean personal bankruptcy for them.

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