Political Quotes

“I have a unique perspective on this issue. I was a businessman. Before I ran for Congress, I founded a small business with just a few employees. Now, I own a business with over 7,000 employees in 25 States. At my company, we understand that if you take care of your team members by paying them a living wage, they will take care of our customers, and our business will do better because of it. Everyone wins. This isn't hypothetical for me. My business operates in many cities, like Seattle, with a $15 minimum wage. When the laws changed, we didn't cut jobs, and our business did not suffer. Quite the opposite. When we raise the wage, we see 1.3 million Americans lifted out of poverty, 600,000 of whom are children; we see families who can afford their rent, healthcare, and other necessities; and we see a stronger economy. When we raise the wage, we see a win for business, a win for working families, and a win for our economy. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Scott for his leadership on this critically important issue, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”