And the purpose is to ensure that visitors do not pose any risk to the United States and allow the island's economy to grow. The current visa program was put in place after a long and thoughtful consultation between the United States and our territory, the Northern Mariana Islands. And it successfully balances both our national security needs and supporting the economic vitality of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Northern Mariana Islands are more than just an American territory. (04:27–04:38)
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