well, predictions, i guess. you know, people like to make predictions. what do you predict as a result of this tax reform act? >> i'll put my swami hat on. what i want to assure you, i'm far better predicting the path than the future. that having been said, i think this tax bill will have an amazing effect on the u.s. economy. i expect to see a lot of strong growth and i think the growth will build up the next couple years. the one that is most important here is i really believe tax revenues will increase as a result of the corporate tax rate reduction in this bill, and i think this will lead to prosperity and better budget. >> so you don't buy the idea that we're going to blow a $1.5 trillion hole -- >> that's the silliest thing i've heard in my life. these guys that do that, they have no idea how accountants and corporate people work. when you cut tax rates, jon, they stop sheltering as much income. a lot less tax evasion. companies will move back to the