afford the cost of raising children in this country. we think that's a path forward that will help pave a better and brighter future for middle income families in this country. we hope there are democrats who are going to be available to work with us to pass that kind of tax reform because it's good for american families. good for our middle class. good for jobs and wages. those are the types of things that democrats say they support. if they do, they ought to join hands with us and help us get this tax bill across the finish line. >> i'm very happy that the president accepted our invitation to join us today for lunch. i thought it was a very productive meeting, an active discussion focused on the things we've been elected to do which is to help lower the taxes for the american people. president i think was very strong and very focused on that, on giving people a raise by cutting their taxes. this will be the first time in a generation that has occurred. we've taken the first step in