i offer reforms that bring a tax reform that stands as eamon ument. eliminating the loopholes we can lower one of the highest tax rates in the world. it should give an advantage to companies that invest and create jobs right near in the united states of america. [applause] >> so we can reduce this deficit, pay down our debt and pay for this jobs plan in the process but in order to do this, we have to decide what our priorities are. we have to ask ourselves, what's the best way to grow the economy and create jobs? should we keep tax loopholes for all companies or use that money to give small business owners a tax credit when they hire new workers? we can't afford to do both. should we keep tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires or keep our kids in school ready to go to college and get good jobs? right now, we can't afford to do both. this isn't political grandstanding or class warfare, this is simple math. these are real choices. these are real choices we have to make. i'm pretty sure i know what most americans would choose. it's time for us to d