In my home State of Minnesota. more than 8.000 jobs were generated by foreign visitor spending while an additional 100.000 jobs were generated by domestic travel and tourism. In order to participate in the program. the member countries must meet a basic criteria. which ensures the protection of American interests and security. At the same time. countries in the program must also reciprocate the visa waiver for U.S. citizens. The 22 member countries currently involved in the program all represent American ideological partners and allies. No attempt is being made to allow countries that do not meet our standards of conduct into the program.