We need to be doing more to address affordable housing, not cutting valuable programs.

Since the beginning of the year--and keep in mind that we're still in February--we've seen a stream of businesses come forward to announce plans to award bonuses, raise wages, or boost 401(k) contributions for their employees.

And, by and large, we are seeing great things from tax reform.

I am pleased by the success of the new tax law, which has already resulted in substantial benefits for American workers and job creators.

A free enterprise economy will reach its full potential only so long as institutions like the FTC keep our markets free, fair, and competitive.

The United States is the economic marvel of the world.

Joe Simons is just the man this moment requires.

Let there be no mistake: this is an excellent package, and it deserves bipartisan support.

I want to thank you for the opportunity to appear here today. It is my distinct pleasure to introduce Joe Simons as nominee for Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.

We are grateful to have Mr. David Kautter, the acting IRS commissioner here today to talk specifically about the President's proposed budget for the IRS.

Now, some of my colleagues may tune me out for the next several minutes, as they've already heard me talk effusively about the success of the new tax reform law.

I think that is a mistake.

The law should not operate as an arbitrage between which Federal agency you appear in front of.

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