the ceo's of target and archer daniels midland testified along with the former ceo of walmart and an economic official from the george w. bush administration. >>> the committee will come to order. well to the way and means committee hearing on increasing u.s. competitiveness in preventing american jobs from moving overseas. before we get started i want to take a moment to speak about the evil terror attack that occurred last night in the united kingdom, our deepest condolences go out to the victims, families and their loved ones. know you're in our prayers. today, we're continuing our work on pro growth tax reform that will improve the lives of all americans. this morning's hearing is focused on strengthen america's competitiveness and preventing jobs from moving overseas. for years americans watched our our manufacturing plants, and long-standing u.s. companies have moved overseas, devastating communities and the families that depend upon them. hundreds of thousands of good paying american jobs have left, and continued to leave to china, mexico, ireland, and other foreign countries.