Good afternoon, everyone. The House Senate Conference committee on hr 1, the tax cuts and job act kcome to order. Im deeply honored to chair this Conference Committee. The first tax reform Conference Committee in 31 years. To be here with you as we move forward with this historic effort. Before i deliver my opening remarks, i want to take a moment to welcome everyone in to discuss the format of todays meeting. Id also like to thank all the members of congress joining us today from both sides of the capitol and both sides of the aisle. I also thank all members of the house and senate and our professional staff who have worked so hard on tax reform for the past several years. In particular the member of the the members of the ways and Means Committee and senator hatch and the finance committee. We will begin todays meeting with the opportunity for each to make an Opening Statement of up to three minutes. In order to respect everyones time and ensure each one has the opportunity to speak
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