考研英语阅读篇章: 奥巴马讲话 呼吁封堵企业纳税漏洞
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Hi, everybody.
Our businesses have now added nearly 10 million new jobs over the past 52
months. The unemployment rate is at its lowest point since September 2008-the
fastest one-year drop in nearly 30 years. 401(k)s are growing, fewer homes are
underwater, and for the first time in more than a decade, business leaders
around the world have declared that the world's number one place to invest isn't
China; it's the United States of America-and our lead is growing.
None of this is an accident. It's thanks to the resilience and resolve of
the American people that our country has recovered faster and come farther than
almost any other advanced nation on Earth.
But there's another trend that threatens to undermine(破坏) the progress
you've helped make. Even as corporate profits are as high as ever, a small but
growing group of big corporations are fleeing the country to get out of paying
taxes.
They're keeping most of their business inside the United States, but
they're basically renouncing their citizenship and declaring that they're based
somewhere else, just to avoid paying their fair share.
I want to be clear: this is only a few big corporations so far. The vast
majority of American businesses pay their taxes right here in the United States.
But when some companies cherrypick(优先挑选) their taxes, it damages the country's
finances. It adds to the deficit. It makes it harder to invest in the things
that will keep America strong, and it sticks you with the tab for what they
stash offshore.
Right now, a loophole in our tax laws makes this totally legal-and I think
that's totally wrong. You don't get to pick which rules you play by, or which
tax rate you pay, and neither should these companies.
The best way to level the playing field is through tax reform that lowers
the corporate tax rate, closes wasteful loopholes, and simplifies the tax code
for everybody. But stopping companies from renouncing their citizenship just to
get out of paying their fair share of taxes is something that cannot wait.
That's why, in my budget earlier this year, I proposed closing this
unpatriotic tax loophole for good. Democrats in Congress have advanced proposals
that would do the same thing. A couple Republicans have indicated they want to
address this too, and I hope more join us. Rather than double-down on the
top-down economics that let a fortunate few play by their own rules, let's
embrace an economic patriotism that says we rise or fall together, as one
nation, and as one people.
Let's reward the hard work of ordinary Americans who play by the rules.
Together, we can build up our middle class, hand down something better to our
kids, and restore the American Dream for all who work for it and study for it
and strive for it.
Thanks, and have a great weekend.
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