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I think it is an interesting observation that maybe American Samoa is a good micro example in terms of bringing this to the national forum as far as the minimum wage issue is concerned.

I couldn't agree with the Governor more and I appreciate his comments on this issue.

We need to be sure that in our zeal to give workers a better wage we 'do no harm.'

Minimum wage policy needs to be our concern here in Congress, however.

Let me tell you: one way to solve unemployment is to pay people a decent wage.

It is still not enough. It is not what I call a dignified wage.

Raising the minimum wage is one way to accomplish that goal.

I am pleased with the overall approach taken by President Obama. In his budget proposal for FY 2012 and beyond the President makes the case for selectively cutting spending while increasing resources in areas like education and…

While I appreciate the goal to cut spending and reduce the deficit, which is projected to hit $1.6 trillion this year, getting there appears to me the real issue for debate.

We have been talking about nuclear proliferation, we talk about regulatory aspects and the importance of the strategic and military interests that we have.

The sunshine policy I adore and really with the utmost respect what Kim Dae Jung was able to accomplish...

When Kim Dae Jung after 60 years of this political separation was able to go up to Pyongyang and shook the hands with Kim Jong Il, to me that was a very important thing.

I agree with Mr. Carlin's statements that for the past 10 years, they really have not had any real effective engagement process in dealing with North Korea.

Let's move forward in approving the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea that has been carefully crafted to increase our export markets to South Korea between $12-20 billion and will add some 70,000 jobs for the American people.

How is it that a foreign company, like British Petroleum, got away with all this?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to offer my personal congratulations for your attainment of the Chairmanship, Mr. Chairman, and also our Ranking Member of the Committee.

We are expending $1.7 billion for the services of your agency that produces over $120 billion benefit.

The State of Hawaii has had to absorb some $120 million of its own funds to take care of the Micronesians who are immigrating or migrating to the State of Hawaii.