I particularly appreciate the comments of the gentleman from Hawaii. I understand the concerns that he and others have brought to ihe attention of the subcommittoo. I also want to acknowledge and thank the gentleman from Hawaii for his efforts in presenting the facts about Koreas eligibility for the visa waiver program. lie has added greatly to our understanding of the prograum as it pertaIns to tie Republic of Korea. He has moved us forward on the issue. and I believe that because of his work we are closer to a resolution that satisfies the requirements of all pariles Involved. For a variety of reasons. we have not been able to get this bill yet. through our subcommittee and to accommodate all of ls Interests. lie has brought. however. not only reasoned but intense commitment to his constituents in the legislative process. I understand well the need to increase tourism. not only from Korea and Asia. but also from the rest of the world. to Hawaii as well. I recognize the economy of Hawaii is very heavily dependent. on tourism. particularly tourisin and family visits from Asia. and that the StaLe stands to benefit greatly if Korea was able to enter the visa waiver program. That is one o! the reasons we have. on a bipartisan basis. mandated the Compilation of overstay statistics. so we can base partLicipalion in the program on soundor public policy than we are able to under the rejection rate criteria now required. it is neessary Lo remain under the flawed system until we can rationally deliberate and debate an alternative. which we expect to do.