I think the gentleman for doing this tonight and for giving me the opportunity just to give you some news from the other side of the State. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the significant impact that comprehensive tax reform has had on Georgia's 12th District. As a businessman, I bring a different perspective to the Halls of Congress. During my tenure in Congress, I have been focused on three goals: grow the economy, get folks back to work, and reduce the size and scope of the Federal Government. Like me, President Trump is a businessman; and under his leadership, we are getting our economy back on track. Nothing can compare to the effect that tax reform is having on jump-starting our economy and expanding small businesses and creating jobs. Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to meet with several small businesses as I have traveled across Georgia 12 to discuss how tax reform is making real changes for them and their employees. I would like to share the story of Georgia Tire Company, a 72-year- old business located in Vidalia, Georgia. In 1946, two brothers, after World War II, decided to buy a small gas station. One of their sons, Rusty, began working alongside his father and uncle during the summer of 1965, and then began working full time at the family business in 1972, with a third generation of workers not far behind.…
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