But, again, that would eliminate the inability--and that is basically what we have had.

In other words, there is an assumption that because Apple made a really good deal with the overseas taxing authorities that that is somehow bad for America.

So do you really think there is a fix to it?

Who are these people? Is there a Mr. Apple out there? No. It is us.

Do you end up having to negotiate between the States in terms of who gets to claim what percentage of your income?

So we need to make sure that we are very competitive globally, and when we are competing against tax jurisdictions around the world that are willing to cut a deal, should corporations take advantage of that?

There was a sincere effort to try to make sure that we did something to promote transparency.

So the U.S. Government, you could argue, will be a net beneficiary if we ever get our tax house in order.

We are punishing ourselves. And if we want to grow America, we want more companies to succeed in our country, make money welcome.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Can you describe your shareholders, in general?

But I think Congress needs to face up to the issue and make some tough policy calls.

I think most economists would tell you that if you develop the technology in the United States then the United States would expect to get the lion's share or substantially all of the income with respect to that technology.

So that is getting close to about $2 billion in total.

I would point out--I think this is true--that if we ever do tax reform, if we ever do incentivize companies to start bringing some of that money back home...

And they are looking at all this corporate structure, they are looking at all the transfer prices, and they are basically giving you the nod, saying that you are following tax law.

So even the top 50 percent is widely dispersed, and those are large funds that also have a very diverse shareholder base in those funds.

But, generally, if you are manufacturing in Texas, even though you might have produced a product in New York, you are probably going to be taxed--well, Texas may be wrong. Let us say Wisconsin.