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President Obama has gotten behind legislation that would make it easier for Polish citizens to visit the United States.

As it stands, unlike many of its European neighbors, Poland is not part of a visa waiver program that gives visitors the chance to stay in the U.S. for three months visa-free

At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland, Obama explained that, under current U.S. guidelines based on visa rejection rates, Poland didn’t qualify for the program.

But, the president added, he had endorsed a plan that would alter current policy.

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