That would give the U.S. and Canada an extra 18 months to prepare for a smooth transition. The bipartisan amendment we offer today should be non controversial and I hope all Senators will support it. No one is suggesting that we should repeal the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative altogether. but in order to protect our economy and to preserve community ties. we should Intervene now to ensure that the Government can implement this law in a rational manner. An extension is the sensible way to proceed. We need to be smart about border security. not just to sound "tough" about it.
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