Minimum Quote by Barack Obama
“We should raise the minimum wage so that no one who works full time has to live in poverty”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2015 State of the Union, United States, 2015
Advocates raising the minimum wage to ensure full‑time workers avoid poverty.
In simple terms: Raise wages to lift workers out of poverty.
Key Takeaway
Support higher wages for full‑time workers.
Themes
economic justice
living wage
policy
poverty reduction
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- legislative proposals
- union negotiations
- government budgeting
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
income inequality
labor economics
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a higher minimum wage affect small businesses?
- What alternative policies could reduce poverty?
A Different Perspective
Higher wages may increase unemployment or inflation.
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