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Publication Date: December 2008
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Jena Baker McNeill; James Jay Carafano; James Dean
Research Area: International relations
Keywords: Immigration loopholes; Presidential transition; Travel authorization
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
President-elect Obama, your comments on the Senate floor regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) demonstrate that you recognize the program's substantial public diplomacy benefits. The VWP has undergone tremendous changes since its inception and remains a vital tool for improving America's image around the globe. Countries such as Bulgaria, for example, have commented that membership is considered a clear sign of America's trust...