LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer published an op-ed in the Detroit Free Press today, ahead of Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary, reflecting on the nation's defining values and calling for unity amidst political divisions. She urged Americans to recommit to common decency and working together for a brighter future.
In her piece, Governor Whitmer noted that while much about America has changed, the core values of freedom, liberty, and justice for all remain constant. She acknowledged the "historic political division" but asserted, "the only way through our problems is together."
Whitmer expressed her continued belief in the nation's "ability to come together, get things done, and create a kinder world," citing Michigan as an example where she sees this daily. She concluded by urging Michiganders and Americans to embrace their "awesome responsibility to both do good and be good" this Fourth of July, ensuring a better world for future generations.