Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of the Pombo/Konnedy/FranklPappas amendmenl to HR. 2578. the Visa Waiver Pilot Program Act. This amendment simply allows Greece and Portugal--and only Greece and Portugalo participate in the Visa Waiver Pilol Program. Let me make It clear ihai I have the highest respect for my colleague and friend from Texas. Chairman LAMAR SMITH. As a fellow subcommittee chairman. I know the rigors and demands of direling a panel. which contains an array of divergent views. II was his strong and determined leadership that allowed Ihe House to pass historic and much needed reonim of our nations Immigration laws In Ihe 1041h Congress. We have an honest difference of opinion about whether Greece and Portugal should be allowed to parlicipale in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program. Ratler than rehashing the same argunients and Issues that have already been debated. I want to focus on Greek citizens and why they want to participase in this program.
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