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Testimony
February 2008

Weaknesses in the Visa Waiver Program

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By  Susan Ginsburg
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Testimony of Susan Ginsburg, then Director of MPI's Mobility and Security Program, before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security.

"Chairman Feinstein, Senator Kyl, thank you for the opportunity to testify today before this distinguished committee. I will summarize my formal written statement and provide my full testimony for the record.

Recognizing legitimate concerns that the Visa Waiver Program could pose security risks to the United States, it is important to explore ways in which the program's structure could be modified to maintain its considerable benefits while also limiting potential exposure. [...]"


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