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Gretchen Whitmer

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Gretchen Esther Whitmer is an American politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since January 1, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Michigan State Senate from 2006 to 2015 and in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006. Whitmer has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure during her tenure as governor, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the needs of Michiganders.

Quotes by year · 2020–2026284 total · peak 2020 (105)
2020: 105 quotes2021: 22 quotes2022: 18 quotes2023: 1 quote2024: 27 quotes2025: 28 quotes2026: 83 quotes

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October 2, 2026

This is a big deal.…

— Gretchen Whitmer

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  1. I'm proud to have fought for its opening and congratulate my partners who have worked on this issue alongside me for years.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
  2. Michiganders need a fighter in Washington and there are few leaders with more fight in ’em than Haley Stevens.2 sources2026foxnews.com
  3. Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed, and every Democrat who won up and down the ballot in this primary. They’ve got my support as we fight like hell together to win in November.2 sources2026foxnews.com
  4. This November, we get to show who we are and what kind of politics we think we deserve.2 sources2026kentuckylantern.com
Sep 30, 2026

This is not an attempt to work around the will of the people. It is an attempt to undo the will of the people, and we can’t let that happen.

michiganadvance.com
Sep 9, 2026

I am calling on Enbridge to pursue an alternative to both the existing dual pipelines and the tunnel, and to begin that work now.

michiganadvance.com
Sep 4, 2026

Governor Whitmer spoke with President Trump today to ask him to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to lift the stop-work order.

abcnews.com
Sep 2, 2026

The fund is too little, too late, and too difficult to access – leaving the Fund unable to prevent near-term safety failures or reliably cover the dams’ enormous long-term costs.

michiganadvance.com
Sep 2, 2026

The deal lacks firm, enforceable protections to ensure the dams will be properly maintained and safely retired when they are no longer economical to operate.

michiganadvance.com
Sep 1, 2026

We need to ensure that the pipeline is safe and that we are protecting our Great Lakes.

nationalpost.com
Aug 30, 2026

I’m calling for an underwater section of the pipeline running through my state to be removed.

nationalpost.com
Aug 29, 2026

We need to ensure that the safety of our waters is prioritized.

nationalpost.com
Aug 28, 2026

Protecting these natural treasures is a top priority. My brief continues my seven-year fight to stop Enbridge from pumping oil through the Great Lakes.

michiganadvance.com
Aug 24, 2026

These tariffs act as a tax hike on Michigan families and businesses by raising prices at the grocery store and the gas pump.

nationalpost.com
Aug 19, 2026

I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2026

I’ve been in contact with Mayor Hammoud, and I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2026

Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2026

Their plan emboldens and contributes to dangerous behavior, and I am asking every person of goodwill to denounce it.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2026

I have been in contact with Mayor Hammoud, and I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2026

I am asking every person of goodwill to denounce it. Their hate has no place in Michigan.

commondreams.org
Aug 19, 2026

Today, a group of agitators is traveling to Dearborn for the sole purpose of intimidating that community and provoking a reaction.

commondreams.org
Aug 16, 2026

This November, we get to show who we are and what kind of politics we think we deserve.

kentuckylantern.com
Aug 16, 2026

We just have to believe in each other, and believe in Michigan.

michigan.gov
Aug 10, 2026

I'm focused on creating a brighter future for all of us.

michigan.gov

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