Lou Barletta: “I thank the gentleman from West Virginia. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson).”

It is time to secure our borders, enforce our Federal laws, and put America first.

We have immigration laws for two reasons, to ensure the National security of the United States, and to protect American jobs.

I think that President Trump's commitment to getting an infrastructure package passed this year provides the perfect avenue to do that, whether it is through a gas tax, which I have consistently advocated for, or another user fee.

I am encouraged that President Trump has put a priority on enforcement and that the American people finally have a partner in the White House with their best interests at heart.