Political Quotes

Barack Obama: Raising the minimum wage is good for government, good for business and workers and key to a stronger economy.

On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
Raising the minimum wage is good for government, good for business and workers and key to a stronger economy.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Fact Sheet: Opportunity for All - Rewarding Hard Work

Share

More from Barack Obama

Jun 19, 2026

This idea that any suggestion or criticism that America was anything other than perfect is unpatriotic... is a suggestion that you hate your country.

huffpost.com
Jun 19, 2026

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.

huffpost.com
Jun 19, 2026

It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.

huffpost.com
Jun 19, 2026

there will be no kings

bbc.com

Other voices in this conversation