Friend, I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, but I want to start off by thanking you.

Thank you for everything you’ve done to support this team during our hard-fought race. Because of you, Michiganders have given me the honor and privilege of continuing to serve in the U.S. Senate for another term.

Thanksgiving is typically an opportunity to gather with family and loved ones, pausing for a moment to reflect with gratitude. But this year is different: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are spending the holiday away from their families and friends. I know how tough this has been on so many of us.

Today is an important reminder that many people in this country are struggling to make ends meet. Some of us are sequestered at home, only seeing friends and family through a screen as the pandemic rages on. And far too many people are grieving, having lost loved ones to this deadly disease.

These families deserve both our thoughts and our action: I am committed to ensuring our nation fast-tracks recovery, and committed to helping those in need overcome these challenges and share in our nation's prosperity.

I’m also thankful to all of you who are staying safe and doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season. Our ingenuity, resolve and determination have been tested, but I know we can hold firm and get through this pandemic together.

Finally, I want to share special words of thanks to our nation's veterans, active duty service members and their families. This holiday is a stark reminder of everything they do to protect the freedoms and safety of our country, and we are all grateful for their service to our nation.

I hope each and every one of you can experience a moment of joy with friends and loved ones today – even if it’s through a screen or on the phone. 

Happy Thanksgiving, 

Gary