But the stories that we have heard today from these workers are the stories being told by millions of workers. This is the richest country in the history of the world. In recent years, we have seen a proliferation of billionaires. Nobody in America should be wondering about how they're going to feed their kids, pay their rent, or pay their medical bills. So raising the minimum wage is an important step forward. (01:02–01:08)
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