This may have been a case had he been able to have something to defend himself, he would be alive today.

But our priority is securing this Nation and the people of this Nation.

It is very concerning to me with that response that we are considering bringing in refugees, and we don't know that.

The proposed deeming rule has been under consideration for more than a year.

I don't doubt that these heavier trucks would benefit your members, but at what cost to the public is my question.

Sure. We know that those wishing to do us harm have manipulated our immigration systems in the past to enter and remain in the United States.

While recognizing the humanitarian crisis in areas ravaged by the Islamic State and overrun by al-Qaeda, we must also not forget that there are those that wish to do us harm and must, therefore, remain vigilant as to who we admit into the…

Local law enforcement is the first line of defense in stopping any type of attacks.

Their roads and bridges are older, and they are in worse condition, and they are many times built to a lower standard.

I think the study would be fundamentally flawed if we are not considering the local roads and the impact that it has on the local taxpayers.

In August 2013 more than 40 of my House colleagues and I sent you a letter urging you to consider the impact of bigger trucks on our local roads and bridges across the country in your truck size and weight study.