The committee on Homeland Security task force on denying terry entry into the United States will come to order. Were examining the security of the visa process and Waiver Program and i recognize myself for an opening statement. I want to start by welcoming back our expert witnesses to the capital and thank him for being here doing double duty for joining us yesterday for a classified hearing. I look forward to following up on some of the broader themes of the briefing. In order to inform the American People of the security of the visa pro ves says and the visa Waiver Program. I want to thank chairman mccaul and Ranking Member thompson for prioritizing this task force and its mission. Last congress this committees task task force was not only successful in producing legislative change, but also eye opening in what it revealed. The work done by members and staff on both sides of the aisle under chairman katkos leadership raised awareness about gaps in screening both at home and with our
Eastern on cspan three. You can also watch online at cspan. Org or listen on the free cspan radio app. Meeting, members heard from Border Protection and immigration officials. This is 90 the task force is beating today to examine the Visa Waiver Program. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. I want to welcome back our expert witnesses to the capital. Capital and thank him for being here doing double duty for joining us yesterday for a classified hearing. I look forward to following up on some of the broader themes of the briefing. In order to inform the American People of the security of the visa pro ves says and the Visa Waiver Program. I want to thank chairman mccaul and Ranking Member thompson for prioritizing this task force and its mission. Last congress this committees task task force was not only successful in producing legislative change, but also eye opening in what it revealed. The work done by members and staff on both sides of the aisle under chairman katkos lead
[applause] jew maall right. [applause] as speaker of the house of delegates and president of the joint assembly, its my pleasure to present to you his excellency, the governor of the commonwealth, the honorable terence mcauliffe. [cheers and applause] thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Speaker howell, leader norment, ladies and gentlemen of the virginia General Assembly, thank you for inviting me to speak to you this evening. And to the people of virginia who are with us tonight or watching from home, thank you for the honor of serving you as this commonwealths 72nd governor. [applause] we are joined here this evening by Lieutenant Governor ralph northam. [applause] and attorney general mark herring. [applause] these two virginia leaders have been great partners as we work to build a stronger, more open, and more prosperous virginia. I thank them. And of course, our first lady is with us this evening. Dorothy. Your work expanding access to healthy nutrition, promoting National Service an
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