[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TAX REFORM IS WORKING FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

  (Mr. FERGUSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because, after 6 months, it 
is clear that tax reform is working for the American people.
  Since President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law in 
December, we have seen Americans reap the benefits of a growing 
economy. The numbers don't lie.
  Here are just a few of the things that we have seen in the last 6 
months: 1 million jobs have been created; the unemployment rate is at 
its lowest point in 18 years; and consumer confidence is at its highest 
point in over 17 years.
  The naysayers can continue to claim that tax reform isn't working for 
everyday Americans, but, given these numbers, I find that hard to 
believe. In reality, tax reform is helping America be the best place in 
the world to do business, and I look forward to continuing to work here 
in the House with my colleagues to give all Americans the opportunity 
to succeed in this thriving economy.

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