Whether it would be desirable to apply different standards to visitors and permanent residents is something that we should consider over a longer period of time. The legislation that I am offering today. however. applies only to those visitors who apply to come to this country for a short period of time to speak. give lectures. participate in conferences. or to simply visit relatives. My bill simply says that "notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. no one shall be denied a nonimmigrant visa because of his or her lawful political beliefs. activities. or associations." The provisions in current law have excluded Graham Greene. English novelist. Carlos Fuentes.