In short. we need to make sure everyone 53. Pt. 15 July 27. 2007 who enters this country is appropriately screened. This conference report will expand the Visa Waiver Program simply at the discretion of the Secretary of State. Many of us read in the news this summer that the failed London and Glasgow bombings are linked to homegrown British terrorists with ties to al Qaeda in Iraq. I dont doubt that the United Kingdom is one of our closest allies. but this goes to show that even our greatest friends can be vulnerable to homegrown terrorists possessing legitimate citizenship documentation and authorized legal passports. Giving terrorists a free pass of any type into our country only welcomes more strikes on our homeland. and it strengthens these organizations. these terrorist organizations right here in the United States. We cannot afford additional visa waiver countries and provide more opportunities for terrorists to breach a loophole in our security. How much time does our Nation have before immigration. customs enforcement. our air marshals. the TSA. Transportation Security Administration. misses the next Richard Reid. In closing. this conference report will not secure our Homeland Security if it expands the opportunity for terrorists to travel to the United States.
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