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Gary Peters: “Allowing preapproved citizens of participating countries to easily travel to the United States to visit our landmarks…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Allowing preapproved citizens of participating countries to easily travel to the United States to visit our landmarks, attend our conferences, or do business serves as an important economic engine for the country.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters highlights the Visa Waiver Program's role in boosting the economy through tourism and business.

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