Chuck Schumer actually said...

I strenuously oppose any effort to exempt Puerto Rico workers (of any age) from the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

A failure now would ultimately result in a Puerto Rican financial crisis that could become a drag to our entire economy.

I have been disappointed by the lack of urgency of many of my colleagues in taking up and supporting this important piece of legislation.

We have a basic American responsibility to aid all American citizens in times of crisis, regardless of where they live.