"President-elect Biden has proposed raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour because right now we have millions of American workers who are putting their lives on the line to keep their communities func..."
"I do believe that capital gains should at some point be taxed."
"Sanctions are a tool that can be very effective, and I pledge to work with you on implementing them."
"I think in this economy, everyone needs access to a workplace retirement saving plan."
"Well, there is an advantage to funding the debt, especially when interest rates are very low, by issuing long-term debt."
"We need to preserve these programs, and certainly preserve the benefits, especially for lower-income Americans who depend on them."
"Childhood poverty is way too high in America. And one of the best ways that we can reduce that is providing a refundable Child Tax Credit."
"It is very important that corporations and wealthy individuals pay their fair share."
"I pledge--I pledge to do that. Our finances need to be on a sustainable, long-run course."
"I completely agree with you, Senator Portman, that the Treasury Secretary has to be a voice for fiscal sanity."
"It is women who have suffered a disproportionate loss in jobs, who have a disproportionate burden of caring for children."
"The availability of child care and paid leave greatly affects the ability of women to participate in the labor force."