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Despite pleas from Oxford families, these issues never even got a hearing in the last legislature, this year, let’s change that. Let’s work together to stop the violence and save lives.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
The time for only thoughts and prayers is over, we are in a unique position to take action and save lives. And that’s exactly what we are going to do in the weeks ahead.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I know enough about myself to know if there is something that needs to get done, and if there’s a role I can play, I will want to play it.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I think doing my job well is the best way that I can contribute to the national Democratic Party – is to be able to be someone that they can point to and say, ‘This is what happens when you elect Democrats,’.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I do not have plans to run for anything other than to spend the next four years serving this state as governor with a majority Democratic legislature for the first time in a long time, i know enough about myself to know if there is something that needs to get done, and if there’s a role I can play, I will want to play it.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
They weren’t planning to ransom me, they weren’t going to keep me, they were planning to assassinate me. And the plot has been covered as a kidnapping plot, there was one person who showed up on, you know, on a Supreme Court justice’s lawn and turned himself in, and it was covered as an assassination attempt. And so I think that when you look at the facts of both of those, and you see how differently they’re covered, I do, you know, have concern about the language that we use, especially when women are a target as opposed to men.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Did I do that when I touched the ear thing? It started to fall out.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
You can’t trust anything she says when it comes to reproductive rights.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I see how politicians try to wedge communities against one another, it is dangerous and it is selfish.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
They've asked Gretchen Whitmer to comment and she's been silent on this issue.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I delivered a bipartisan investment in our law enforcement. A billion dollars for training, for recruiting, for making sure that we're shoring up pensions for those who risk their lives.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
The only reason Michigan continues to be a pro-choice state is because of my veto and my lawsuit.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
We've announced record jobs in Michigan -- 25,000 in advanced manufacturing, building batteries right here, so, there's a lot of good happening. Not everyone's feeling it yet, and that's why we got to put our foot on the accelerator.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Let's be realistic, gas prices have been skyrocketing through the roof, and our leadership in Michigan and in Lansing has failed the voters multiple times by not voting to remove the taxes. people are struggling to put food on the table. The cost of everything has gone up. We've seen the cost of gas continuously come down for the last month and a half. That's a good thing, but I have been trying to get our legislature to work with me, to give families a tax break, a holiday on the sales tax as they get ready to go back to school. My Republican-led legislature wouldn't do My Republican-led legislature.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
People often ask,' Why on earth do you want to keep doing this ?' tough times call for tough people.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
With today's action, I am freeing up more gas supply and removing any impediments to gas delivery to cut down wait times at stations.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
I am taking action to help address Michigan's fuel needs after a fire and power outage at a BP refinery in Indiana, the impacts of the outage at the Whiting facility will be widespread across our region, and I am taking proactive steps to help Michiganders get the fuel they need to drive their cars and help businesses keep their products moving.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Today's dangerous decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals clears a path for county prosecutors to use Michigan's extreme 1931 abortion ban to prosecute doctors and nurses and jail them for doing their jobs.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Courts. Officer Courts was a dedicated public servant and proud Detroiter. Yesterday, Officer Courts made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Inflation has taken a toll. The cost of gas, the cost of groceries, it's tough, but I also know that you take away someone's ability to make their health care decisions, that only compounds the pain that families are going to feel.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
I don't think many knew that Michigan would snap back 91 years to a law that would render this pro-choice state one of the most extreme in the country, no exceptions for rape, no exception for incest. This is how serious this moment is and how dramatic lives could be upended in Michigan.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
It may not be the only issue people vote on, but I do think that we want to empower people in this tough economy, the last thing you do is take their health care away from them, take their rights away, and render them not full citizens.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
The most important economic decision a woman makes in her lifetime is when and whether to have a child and this court decision threatens to rip that away from every woman in the country, it's going to be up to governors and that's why this fight is so important.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
We need to clarify that under Michigan law, access to abortion is not only legal, but constitutionally protected, if the 1931 law goes into effect, it will punish women and strip away their right to make decisions about their own bodies.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
My pending lawsuit to protect abortion access is more urgent than ever. I will continue to fight like hell.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
We are making available all state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery efforts.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
My heart goes out to the families and small businesses impacted by the tornado and severe weather in Gaylord, to the entire Gaylord community -- Michigan is with you. We will do what it takes to rebuild.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
The opinion from the Michigan Court of Claims is clear and sends the message that Michigan's 1931 law banning abortion, even in cases of rape or incest, should not go into effect even if Roe is overturned, it will help ensure that Michigan remains a place where women have freedom and control over their own bodies.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Because if Roe is officially overturned by Supreme Court — which may happen any day now — abortion could become illegal in Michigan in nearly any circumstance, including in cases of rape and incest, because of a 1931 law on the books banning abortion in Michigan.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
To the nearly 2.2 million women in Michigan whose access to abortion hangs in the balance, I promise you this : I will fight like hell to make sure abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible in our state.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
We have the tools to reduce gun violence in Michigan, this is a time for us to come together and help our children feel safe at school.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
My heart breaks for the students, teachers, staff, and families of Oxford High School, the death of multiple students and the shooting of many others, including a teacher, is horrific. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
My heart goes out to the families. This is an unimaginable tragedy. I hope we can all rise to the occasion and wrap our arms around the families, the affected children and school personnel and this community.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
I'm grateful that the federal government has granted our request to provide much-needed relief to the health care personnel who have remained on the front lines of this pandemic.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
Yesterday, I went with friends to a local restaurant, as more people arrived, the tables were pushed together. Because we were all vaccinated, we didn’t stop to think about it. In retrospect, I should have thought about it. I am human. I made a mistake, and I apologize.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
We will not rest until every parent feels confident to give their kid a glass of water knowing that it is safe.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
The legislature can not unwind the Public Health Code in a budget bill or un-appropriate funds because they take issue with the actions of Some Michigan local health departments.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The plots and threats against me, no matter how disturbing, could not deter me from doing everything I could to save as many lives as possible by listening to medical and health experts, to me, it is very simple: this had to be the priority.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Threats continue, i have looked out my windows and seen large groups of heavily armed people within 30 yards of my home. I have seen myself hung in effigy. Days ago at a demonstration, there was a sign that called for ‘burning the witch.’.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Today is an exciting, happy, joyful moment, it’s been a grueling 15 months.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Even just a few weeks ago, we were in a different phase of our vaccination effort when supply was more strained and states, for the most part, were ordering at or near their full allocation.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I'm incredibly grateful to the FBI and( Michigan State Police) and that gratitude only grows with more revelations about how serious and scary this group was. And how intent they were on not just harming me but harming our law enforcement, harming communities.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Covid, however, is not painless, and having experienced it Gretchen Whitmer being in the hospital... for over nine days last year this same time, I can only say to those who have not been vaccinated, please, it's OK to be vaccinated.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Skylar Herberts parents've been on the front line, and Skylar Herberts parents've served with honor and integrity, and Skylar Herberts parents did not deserve to lose Skylar Herberts parents child to this virus. Nobody does.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
We've got to go into this with, of course, bracing ourselves for more shenanigans, but at the end of the day, the will of the people will be respected and Joe Biden won Michigan.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
It was just kind of mind-boggling. This is a ministerial duty that these board members have taken an oath to uphold and this was incredibly distressing for that short period of time that it stood.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
If everyone does their part, we will see a big benefit from it, but we'll be assessing it every step of the way.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
You know, it's incredibly disturbing that the President of the United States, 10 days after a plot to kidnap, put me on trial and execute me, 10 days after that was uncovered, The President is at it again and inspiring and incentivizing and inciting this kind of domestic terrorism.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
You know, the fact that after a plot to kidnap and to kill me, this is what they come out with. They start attacking me, opposed to what good, decent people would do is to check in and say,' Are you OK ?' Which is what Joe Biden did.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Just last week, the President of the United States stood before the American people and refused to condemn white supremacists and hate groups like these two Michigan militia groups.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
This is unlike anything we have seen before. The brave men and women of these two police organizations put their lives on the line to keep me and my family safe, i'm incredibly grateful and humbled by the work they do.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I think that if everyone endorsed this, it's a simple, cost-effective thing that we could do to really mitigate spread.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Protecting our most vulnerable is a top priority of my administration.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I know that the DPA( Defense Production Act) has been used, but we really need to use it, I think, more aggressively when it comes to PPE and additional production of swabs and reagents, all of these are critical components to our ability to keep Covid-19 from growing exponentially again.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
We have, as a nation, I think been behind the eight ball from the beginning, testing, testing, testing is crucial and this supply chain issue remains a major problem.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
We can not be defeated. We must move forward together. When we do that, we can not be defeated. Floyds death while in custody of Minnesota police officers has sparked fiery protests in every state of the country for over a week, including the past 7 days in Detroit. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her states stay-at-home order this week and moved most of her state into Phase 4 of reopening. While Michiganders are no longer required to stay home, we must all continue to be smart and practice social distancing, and encourage those who meet the criteria to get tested for COVID-19, Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Gretchen Whitmer, considered a possible Democratic pick for vice president in 2020, on Monday called President Trumps response to protests and rioting deeply disturbing and a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The presidents dangerous comments should be gravely concerning to all Americans, because they send a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division, which I fear will only lead to more violence and destruction.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Detroit News via AP includes the right to peaceful protest.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
The governor took precautions for engaging in an outdoor activity, including wearing a mask even though it is not required outdoors under the order.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Gretchen Whitmer said. While many of the protesters wore masks, hardly any were seen maintaining the social distancing policy. At the march, Gretchen Whitmer urged protesters not to lose hope following the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of George Floyd. Elections matter, we can not be defeated. We must move forward together. When we do that, we can not be defeated. Floyds death while in custody of Minnesota police officers has sparked fiery protests in every state of the country for over a week, including the past 7 days in Detroit. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her states stay-at-home order this week and moved most of her state into Phase 4 of reopening. While Michiganders are no longer required to stay home, we must all continue to be smart and practice social distancing, and encourage those who meet the criteria to get tested for COVID-19, Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Gretchen Whitmer, considered a possible Democratic pick for vice president in 2020, on Monday called President Trumps response to protests and rioting deeply disturbing and a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The presidents dangerous comments should be gravely concerning to all Americans, because they send a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division, which I fear will only lead to more violence and destruction.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
This is unlike everything we've seen before. The damage is truly devastating.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
These rules are not optional. They will be enforced.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I just acknowledge that we now know that any public gathering is a bad idea.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
I am going to make decisions based on facts, not based on political rhetoric or tweets.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
We remain in the state of emergency. That is a fact. For anyone to declare' Mission Accomplished' means that they're turning a blind eye to the fact that over 600 people have died in the last 72 hours, i am not going to make decisions about our public health based on political games.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I know that some people are angry and I know many are feeling restless. I know that people are itching to get back to work, i get it, and I respect it. And it's okay to feel that way. ... Unfortunately, the only way we can get through this and take the next steps forward, is if we all continue to do our part.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I think it is appropriate to keep doing that assessment and we may have announcements in the coming days.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Well, I think women should be able to tell their stories. I think that it is important that these allegations are vetted, from the media to beyond. And I think that, you know, it is something that no one takes lightly, but it is also something that is, you know, personal. And so it's hard to give you greater insight than that, not knowing more about the situation.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Donald Trump called me out of the blue about a week and a half ago and we had a good conversation, it was out of the blue. Often these calls are prescheduled, this one was not, but I'm grateful for it.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I've never had the call to Washington, DC, but the fact that there's even a conversation about what the future of our country looks like and that I'm included in a conversation that has some phenomenal women leaders across this country is truly an honor, but very candidly, I'm really happy to be here right where I am here in Michigan.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
The irony is, I think, I got the first national acclaim because I was mentioned unfavorably by the current occupant of the White House, i didn't go asking to be thrown into the national limelight.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I didn't sleep that night, honestly, you know, I'm not looking for a fight with anyone frankly, I'm looking for help. And when that happened, I was very concerned that it might undermine my ability to get the help that Michigan needs.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
This is clearly a political demonstration out here, but you know what ? I don't wish them ill will. I'm trying to protect all the people of this state, no matter if they voted for me or not, and I would love it if White House would weigh in and help.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Right outside my office right now, people have come to town who are not wearing masks, they are not observing the six-foot distance, give me some advice. How can I magnify what you're seeing and what you're experiencing ?
Found on CNN 4 years ago
The sad part is, though, that the more they're out and about, the more likely they are to spread Covid-19.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
The most effective tool we have right now as our hospitals are overwhelmed and we dont have enough PPE is to slow the spread of the virus.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
If President Trump had nottalked about this it wouldnthave been something that would be accessible for anyoneto be able to get right now.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
That's why I think it's important that we governors are leading and showing the way and being aggressive. I'm grateful that I have great, you know, colleagues here in the Midwest in particular. We've been pretty aggressive as a geography, and I think that's important.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
We have nurses wearing the same mask from the beginning of their shift until the end, masks that are supposed to be for one patient at one point in your shift. We need some assistance and we're going to need thousands of ventilators.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
Lives will be lost because President Trump werent prepared.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Weve entered into a number of contracts and as we are getting closer to the date when shipments are supposed to come in, theyre getting canceled or theyre getting delayed, weve been told theyre going first to the federal government. Earlier in the week, Gretchen Whitmer complained that Michigan wasnt receiving clear directives and guidance from the federal government on how to handle the crisis. The coronavirus outbreak has sparked tension between President Trump. Frankly, a patchwork strategy of each state doing what President Trump can, were going to do it if we need to, but it would be nice to have a national strategy.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
I ran on fixing the roads... I ran on cleaning up drinking water.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
People are losing sleep over the fundamentals, not about what is happening in Washington, DC.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
What is the magic sauce in Michigan ? There's nothing mystical about it, people want leaders they can look up to, who can solve problems and actually deliver results for our people.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
That was the thing that bolstered me the most and convinced me that I had to continue speaking out and running for office and taking action, there are a lot of victims and survivors out there who care, who need to be heard, who need to be represented and who need the law to reflect what we want and need to see in our country.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
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