Gretchen Whitmer: “For the first time in over a century, a new bridge…”

“And we're going to do it at Palisades. For the first time in 40 years, we opened a new veterans home. For the first time in nearly 70 years, Detroit's population grew. And For the first time in over a century, a new bridge connecting Michigan to Canada, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, will open. Throughout 2026. I'll be going across Michigan, lifting up these winds and listening to you in what we're calling the GSD Tour. I'll explain it when I see you, but I hope to see you out there.” (46:00–46:09)

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