here is jay timmons. and ceo of the national association.itself would grow if we got the tax cuts? >> well i think, tax reform overall, is all about economic growth. and, being able to put money into expanded plants and equipment as well as hire new workers, obviously you are going to see increase in our economic numbers every, every quarter. i mean, a lot of folks talk about a 3% growth rate and how could we possibly achieve that? we have almost gotten used to 2% or lower. david: we were there last quarter. already there by the quarter. go ahead. >> that's right. if you look back, just a few years ago, the average growth rate, one of the worst economic times in our country's history, the carter administration, was 3.2%. we'll do a lot better than that and tax reform can make that happen, as well as regulatory relief and infrastructure investment as well. david: let's talk about the criticism from the left because you're not going, they're not going to be many democrats that go along with tax cuts, particularly corporate tax cuts. the left s

. >> charles: national association of manufactures president and ceo jay timmons along with nathan meyers both throughout the event gentlemen thanks for joining me. i've got to start with you, because you had the chance to get the pin. president trump offers you the pen today and you turned it down >> well charles good to see you. nathan was ready there for the handoff, so we made sure he had it. he's got a great souvenir from today's activities. >> charles: i do want to ask you jay because i went through your most recent third quarter report and everything looks great there except one thing that bothered me when you guys break down the sides the smaller manufactures, they're losing steam. their optimism is starting to drop a lot from the first quarter. is that underscoring the point that we've got to get these taxes done quicker that washington d.c., gop leadership has to understand this optimism can't stay elevated forever? >> well i think you're exactly right. we've had three-quarters of very high optimism among manufactures because they want to see the things get done that we've been

. >> neil: jay timmons, thanks very much. >> thanks, neil. >> neil: so is this the president's gipper moment? what would the gipper do in this moment? after this. zar: one of our investors was in his late 50s right in the heart of the financial crisis, and saw his portfolio drop by double digits. it really scared him out of the markets. his advisor ran the numbers and showed that he wouldn't be able to retire until he was 68. the client realized, "i need to get back into the markets- i need to get back on track with my plan." the financial advisor was able to work with this client. he's now on track to retire when he's 65. having someone coach you through it is really the value of a financial advisor. >> it's morning again in america. under the leadership of president reagan, our country is stronger and better. >> ronald reagan cut taxes to unleash the economic miracle of the 1980s. our tax plan will ensure that companies stay in america, grow in america and hire in america. >> neil: all right. whatever differences the president might be have with senator corker and flake, the fact of

joining us is jay timmons, president and ceo of the national association of manufacturers.rning to you. >> good morning. >> you're headed to the white house. what are you planning to say >> i've got a little detour to roanoke with optical cable, a manufacturer down there. former governor george allen will be there, kellyanne conway will be there. this is one of 3,000 events across the country today to celebrate manufacturing in america. and we're planning to have about 600,000 students and teachers and community leaders coming in to our facilities across the country to see what modern mavrerrimavr er manufacturing is is all about. then we'll head to the white house. >> as you take notes about what to say when you arrive at 1600 pennsylvania avenue, you will tell them what the president spoke to the n.a.m. board of directors last week he gave a great outline and speech on the need for come p comprehensive tax reform to benefit all americans. we've seen the plan from the big six, we're encouraged that for the first time in 30 years we have the opportunity to get comprehensive

ceremony for national manufacturing day surrounded by people working in high-tech manufacturing and jay timmonsnce again to elaborate of what he meant when he said last night at a photo opt opportunity that this could be the calm before the storm. he's a tv guy and part of his life, once again he teased us by saying you will find out. >> he cannot help himself to say something and he came back with "you will find out." >> well, it got to all linked in every news organization is talking about that comment he's a master of getting our attention. >> amazon is pushing the health market getting closer to reality. we got an exclusive stories straight ahead customer satisfaction s beenn over cable for 17 years running. but some people still like cable. just like some people like banging their head on a low ceiling. drinking spoiled milk. camping in poison ivy. getting a papercut. and having their arm trapped in a vending machine. but for everyone else, there's directv. for #1 rated customer satisfaction over cable switch to directv. call 1-800-directv. >>> hello, everybody, i am sue herrera. here is y