Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I am afraid the Chairman and I have a difference of opinion here. This is a very well-intentioned idea, but I am afraid it will have the effect of hurting the very people we are trying to help, and hu..."

"I appreciated the opportunity to discuss with the committee the negative impact that an increase in the minimum wage would have on small business owners like me."

"the effect of that, though, would be that a number of employees would, because of the increased costs, there would be fewer jobs."

"I resent the fact that part of the taxes I pay go to subsidize my competition."