Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, throughout the sometimes fractious debate on the minimum wage over the past few months, it has been my observation that we were concentrating on our areas of disagreement. However, I think there was a fundamental thing on which Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives seemed to agree, and that was that America needs a raise. But as most of my colleagues know, simply raising the minimum wage without making other reforms may do more harm than good. Economists and experts have let us know in no uncertain terms that raising the minimum wage will in fact hinder job growth, particularly for those in the lowest rungs of the economic ladder. That is why a series of reforms and changes must occur before Americans truly see the economic situation improved overall so that everyone can benefit. Small business tax breaks proposed in our bill will help our Nation's mom and pop businesses better afford the minimum wage hike that they are receiving.”