>> the republicans were efusionive of their praise of the president. >> this has been an extraordinary year of accomplishment for this president. >> something this profound could not have been done without exquisite presidential leadership. you're one heck of a leader. >> the bill cuts taxes for the middle class, but those tax cuts are set to expire in 2025. the corporate tax rate has been slashed from 35% to 21%, and that's permanent and a priority for the president, who has insisted that cut will grow the economy. >> ultimately what does it mean? it means jobs, jobs, jobs. >> maybe, as of now, the tax cut is unpopular. largely perceived as disproportionately favoring the wealthy. >> what we got is a tax give away at rates that frankly none of my former business colleagues actually ever believed were necessary. you may see a short-term sugar high, but i believe this policy