[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   POLAND AND THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

  (Mr. QUIGLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, Poland has proven to be an indispensable 
ally in the global campaign against terrorism. Poland demonstrated its 
commitment to global security by becoming a member of the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization and has been a staunch ally to the United 
States during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Poland has been a valuable member state of the European Union, 
joining several other member states like France and Germany that take 
advantage of the visa waiver program. Poland unilaterally repealed a 
visa requirement for United States citizens traveling to Poland.
  I strongly believe that the United States should extend the visa 
waiver program, with its enhanced program security requirement, and 
extend visa-free privileges to Poland, a country that has proven its 
steadfast dedication to the cause of freedom and friendship with the 
United States.
  Poland has done much for the United States. Now it is our time to 
repay this great country.

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