Patty Murray said "I've heard some of our colleagues who oppose raising the minimum wage. They argue that low-wage workers should take responsibility for their own earning power." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 4, 2015

I've heard some of our colleagues who oppose raising the minimum wage. They argue that low-wage workers should take responsibility for their own earning power.

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Patty Murray

Democratic · Washington

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Murray discusses opposition to minimum wage increases and worker responsibility.

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