Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
Mandating a $15 minimum wage would have serious negative consequences for students, workers, and small businesses.
Said by
Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Foxx argues that a $15 minimum wage would harm employment opportunities for students and small businesses.

Share & report

More from Virginia Foxx

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I have said it before. They are cutting and pasting and saying the same things over and over again. Fear-mongering is beneath the dignity of this body. That is not what…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-25
Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 1147) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-17
Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Speaker, by the direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 242 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 242 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-25
Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize James Min who will be departing the people's House after 25 remarkable years of service. Within the California delegation, he served in a variety of roles for three separate Members: Representatives Bill…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-10

Other voices in this conversation