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Patrick Kennedy: I would like to add, Mr. Chairman, that by the whole tone of this debate, by declaring Portugal and Greece not eligible…

On the recordMarch 25, 1998
I would like to add, Mr. Chairman, that by the whole tone of this debate, by declaring Portugal and Greece not eligible for the visa waiver program, it sends a very chilling effect between the United States and our two closest allies that somehow they are not up to par, that we do not value them, that they do not meet the standard, as the gentleman has said himself in his opening remarks. I think that is a very destructive message to be sending to our very close allies.
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Patrick Kennedy
Rhode Island

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Addressing the implications of excluding Portugal and Greece from the visa waiver program.

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