Yes, but the economy went down the toilet. Don't you think that had a bigger effect than the minimum wage?
Tom Harkin: “Yes, but the economy went down the toilet. Don't you think that had a bigger effect than the minimum wage?”
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Harkin emphasizes the economy's impact on employment over minimum wage increases.
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