Just as the Republican leadership was opposed to moving from $1.25 35 years ago. we find opposition now to increase the minimum wage to make it a livable wage to honor work in our society. The overwhelming majority of the people in our society are for it. Americans should not be denied it. The illegal immigration bill is important. but we have a responsibility to meet the needs of those Americans who are out there working on the bottom and next to bottom rung of the economic ladder trying to provide for themselves and working hard at it. Mr. President. we will continue the battle to increase the minimum wage. and I do not believe for a moment that we will be defeated.
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