Chris Van Hollen: “I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman, but I am looking at the chart, and I…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2018

I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman, but I am looking at the chart, and I am looking at President Trump's statement.

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Van Hollen questions the timing of wage increases promised by Trump.

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Chris Van Hollen: “I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman, but I am looking at the chart, and I am looking at President Trump's statement.”