Abshire stated that the policy had been reviewed. "in consultation with other concerned Government agencies" but in the case of Mr. Averianov it had been "determined that insufficient justifications existed at this time for changing our policy." Mr. Abshires letter also said that the State Department did not keep statistical records by occupation on individuals to whom visas are issued. Its records showed. however. that five Soviet labor officials had toured the United States in April 1967 but had sought entryas tourists rather than as labor officials. I wrote Mr. Abshire again on August 4. saying that while I appreciated these additional comments I would like the Departments answers to the first three questions I had posed in my letter of July 10. I also said that I would appreciate knowing whether the Department would have issued a visa to Mr. Averianov if he had applied for one as a tourist and. if so. why it would be in the public interest to have him visit this country as a Soviet tourist but notas a Soviet labor leader. Mr.
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