Alma Adams actually said...

"I would say to you, Mr. Scafidi, if you think this is just about salaries, that is not how this works."

"If you truly value education and you truly value teachers, then why are we continuing to take away and saying: But we appreciate you."

"The evidence clearly demonstrates the Raise the Wage Act is a reasonable proposal that would lift millions of workers out of poverty."

"Workers should not be forced to work for poverty-level wages, regardless of where they live."