Barack Obama actually said...

"Raising the minimum wage will help up to 16 million Americans, and that's a big deal."

"We don't want somebody who is washing dishes for our troops or helping in some ways to care for them to be living in poverty when they're working full time."

"Part of what this country should be about is if you're working hard and taking responsibility, that you can get ahead and that you can look after your family."

"Action from Congress is needed to make a difference nationwide, and boost the wages of millions of workers."