Political Quotes

“America, of course, is the land of opportunity. Americans know that if we are willing to work hard, we can realize our dreams. Hard work has built America. Hard work is what has enabled generations of us to own a home, make a stronger community, and give our children a good education. Americans have always been willing to work hard to reach their goals, and they are working longer hours today than ever before. About one-third of the labor force regularly works longer than a 40-hour week, and 20 percent work longer than 50 hours. Fifty years ago, we established the principle of overtime pay which came as a result of passing the Fair Labor Standards Act. Basically, one of the provisions of that act was the establishment of overtime pay rules, and it was for those who work more than 40 hours a week. This principle recognized that the normal workweek would be five 8-hour days. This principle recognized the value of hard work and rewarded those who worked the hardest. Families who work hard depend upon overtime pay. For the families who earn overtime, it makes up one-fourth of their total salary. Having said all this, I can't understand, as I indicated earlier today, why the President is proposing to change the rules on overtime pay.”