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Debbie Dingell: “The bridge is half owned by Canada, half owned by Michigan.”

Featuring: Debbie Dingell, Democratic | U.S. House, Michigan, District 6

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2026 Downriver State of the District

Published | Video Starts at 33:12

I wish the kids weren't at the back of the room. I'm behaving. They don't know how much I'm behaving. That bridge was negotiated by a Republican governor. The bridge was paid for by Canada. The bridge is half owned by Canada, half owned by Michigan. Built by Canadian workers and American union workers. Both sides has American Steel American or Canadian Steel Canadian ore. It is a joint project which will make this region stronger, period, support our economy, build our economy. (33:12–33:17)

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Asserts that ownership of the bridge is split between Canada and Michigan.

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