As Mr. Raymond Hering of the American Society of Travel Agents pointed out at the time of his appearance before our committee "increased international travel leads to international understanding." I believe that subsection 3 of section 2 is one of the most important provisions of this legislation. That provision directs the Secretary of Commerce to "actively encourage progressive elimination. reduction or simplification of barriers to travel." As I pointed out in the course of the hearings one of the great barriers a citizen of another country meets is the restrictive regulations and redtape when applying for a visa. Although Executive order can correct this impediment to increased travel within the United States. I feel the above section will do much to create a favorable atmosphere.