It has not been all that we would like. but the annual percentage increase to 42 percent is gratifying. A great intangible value Is involved. When people travel to our country. their visits add much to world understanding. Mr. Gilmore did an excellent Job. I hope that his successor will adequately fill his shoes. I add to my comments my appreciation to the State Department and others who participated earlier in the program under the bill to simplify passport and visa problems and to ease the problems of tourists who travel In the United States. We have done a great deal to dispel the universal Impression that travel in the United States is costly. It is not.