Barbara Boxer: “Unfortunately, I say to my friend, it has been a disaster. Although we have inspected approximately 2 percent of the…”

“Unfortunately, I say to my friend, it has been a disaster. Although we have inspected approximately 2 percent of the trucks coming across, out of those, 35 percent have failed. They have failed the inspection, which means that either the driver doesn't meet our standards--he may be 18 years old or may have a medical condition-- or the truck itself fails--maybe it is 135,000 pounds or more than the 80,000 pounds. Prior to my friend walking in, I said I strongly support what Senator Murray is doing. I would even go further. I am glad her amendment takes us further. I commend her for what she has done. In terms of what the gentlemen told you in your office, if they have made that change, it is not a fact in evidence up until this point.”