Dave Reichert: “Thank you. The gentleman's time has expired.”

The last MTB expired in 2012, and left American manufacturers without a process.

If they have a loving home and a loving family, they get educated. They get jobs. They are successful.

We are looking for a rational approach to this, and 'simplify.' This certainty--because I think it would provide certainty--would help Americans invest, grow, and hire across this country and provide for their families.

I thank the chairman for yielding and for his leadership in bringing this tough piece of legislation. I mean tough in the sense that it has taken years to put this together and at least 40 hearings on the legislation that is presented…