You [Jill Stein] also believe in a full employment policy…
“You [Jill Stein] also believe in a full employment policy that was the majority Democratic Party policy in 1946. They actually passed a law to that effect. You want to end poverty and when people see how relatively easy it is to end poverty. And one way is to increase the minimum wage: catch up; it's been frozen for so many years.”
About This Quote
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Advocates for full employment and higher minimum wage as proven historical policy to reduce poverty.
In simple terms: Higher wages can end poverty, as shown by past Democratic policies.
Support policies that raise wages and ensure full employment.
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Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- legislative debates
- union negotiations
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance wage growth with business sustainability?
- What modern policies can replicate 1946 successes?
Opponents argue higher wages may hurt small businesses or increase unemployment.