Patrick J. Tiberi: “Foreign direct investment is critical to growing the economy and creating jobs.”

I take issue with the fact that, as a pass-through, getting a tax cut is not appropriate.

I have heard from a number of employers in my district, manufacturers, about the potential that some of our trading partners could misuse national security justifications to have retaliatory and protectionist actions taken against them.

Today, if you are a successful pass-through--and no one is going to guarantee that you are a successful business owner--in America, you are paying almost 45 percent of what you make at the top bracket just to the Federal Government.

Tax reform done right will grow jobs and grow paychecks, helping restore the virtuous cycle that gives entrepreneurs the confidence to take a risk and reach for the American dream.