Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
Raising the minimum wage puts more money in the pockets of people who are likely to spend it.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

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