Jodey Arrington: “I thank my friend, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Mitchell), for hosting us and giving us the opportunity from the…”

“I thank my friend, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Mitchell), for hosting us and giving us the opportunity from the great State of Texas to talk about all of the positive effects of this recent tax reform and tax relief for the American people. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have helped pass this historic tax relief for the American people and deliver on a promise that we would grow this economy, we would create jobs, and we would improve the overall quality of life for all Americans. I represent hardworking, God- fearing, freedom-loving people in rural west Texas. They produce the food, fuel, and fiber for this great country. They feed and clothe the American people, and they fuel this great American economy. The burden of high taxes and regulations hurt all of our job creators, but they have a disproportionate negative impact on the little guys in rural America. Our small businesses, our community banks, our family farmers and ranchers are independent energy producers. I can say with great confidence--having been back to the district, having talked to numerous people from all over those 29 counties I represent in the broad swath of land in west Texas--this tax cut and reform package is proenergy, it is proagriculture, and it is prorural America. Back in my district, we hosted some roundtables with small businesses and chambers of commerce. We had various events that I participated in. We even conducted surveys.…”