Top 15 Gretchen Whitmer Quotes

A governor can't fix global inflation. But what we can do is take actions to keep more money in people's pockets, protect our right to make our own decisions about our bodies.

I can tell you we stayed focused on the fundamentals, right, whether it's fixing the damn roads or making sure our kids are back on track after an incredible disruption in their learning, or just simply solving problems and being honest with the people.

We will always work with anyone who actually wants to solve a problem because there's nothing more important than the people of this state to us — all of the people of this state.

They want abortion to be a felony, no exceptions for rape or incest. That's the kind of legislature that I'm working with. That's the kind of matchup I'm going to have this fall. And that's why this is such a scary moment for Michigan women and our families.

The ability to decide when and whether to have a child is the biggest economic decision a woman will make.

Democrats were fighting to solve problems but also protect our ability to make our own decisions about our bodies. These are fundamental, core issues.

None of this happens in a vacuum, but those are a couple things that I think continue to be real priorities for me.

I love state government because the work that we do, you can see the results, I'm close to the people that I serve, and this is where I want to be. So all the reports in the world don't change any of that. That's who I am. That's what my focus is, and I'm grateful to be right here.

I plan enthusiastically to serve for four years and leave the state in better shape than we are even right now, I think our future is bright. I’m excited about being at the helm.

Thanks to the bipartisan auto insurance reform I signed, nearly $2.2 billion has been put back in people’s pockets and another $800 million is yet to come... These refunds will help families pay the bills and put food on the table as we keep growing our economy, creating more good-paying jobs, and lowering costs.

We are in the worst moment of this pandemic to date. The situation has never been more dire. We are at the precipice and we need to take some action.

Just because you’re a survivor doesn’t mean that every claim is equal, it means we give them the ability to make their case. And then to make a judgment that is informed.

I think of myself as someone who is progressive but also can get stuff done... And I don’t vilify people that don’t see the world precisely the same way I do. I’m not arrogant enough to think that I’m always right.

I’m here because, over the past year, the people of Michigan showed up. At town halls, at rallies, and in record numbers on Election Day. I am so grateful that you did. But our work is just beginning. That’s why, today, I’m asking you to keep showing up.

At a time when too many people want to separate us by building walls, we here in Michigan are going to get back to building bridges together. The story of the Mackinac Bridge reminds us that we can do great things when we work together.