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Christopher Shays: “I just want to rise and say that one of the things what has been fascinating about this debate is that we have learned a…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 1995
I just want to rise and say that one of the things what has been fascinating about this debate is that we have learned a lot, I think, from each other during the course of the days that we have had what is truly an open rule. It is the first time in my time in Congress where we have actually had a give and take and a dialog between and among Members. I just want to say to my colleagues that as someone who has a record of supporting environmental laws and health laws and safety laws and labor laws, including my intention, if it is a reasonable increase in minimum wage, to support the President, if he requests a rise in the minimum wage, if it is logical and meaningful. I just make a point to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, this mandate bill that was designed really by Members on both sides of the aisle, allows us the opportunity to have the full kind of debate we are having right now.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut
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Discussing the importance of open debate and collaboration in Congress.

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