they spoke to becky quinn. >> reporter: ceos gathering in washington today among the business round table. plummeting energy prices, a skills gap leaving companies struggling to fill jobs and the nation's tax policy. >> this could be 84% growth economy if a few fundamental things are done in terms of tax reform and in terms of regulation and how we think about regulating business. i think we're all appear hence e i -- apprehensive to do a high five. >> sub 3% growth and a high percent of 3% growth. any economy in the world with 3% gdp growth, skilled trades for really skilled jobs for service technicians. it's hazard to find qualified people. >> reporter: to those falling energy prices. i asked the ceos of exxon and walmart how the sharp decline is impacting their businesses. >> it's not the first time we've been through a price correction. for younger people, it will be their first experience to go through a commodity price correction. it's a return to fundamentals for us. it's important about watching your cash, watching your investment decisions. being very disciplined about everything