There are many cases in which this law is capriciously applied. At times the litmus test seems to be the extent to which whatever administration is in power is made uncomfortable by the opinions a person expresses. Hortensia de Allende. the widow of the assassinated Chilean leader. was denied a visa when she sought to address American audiences. The problem of abuse of discretion is a complex one because the courts will not review consular decisions. it is a matter which we will have to address as this bill goes through the legislative process. The fundamental problem. though. is not one of abuse. but one of principle.