I have reservations about particular proposed sanctions. For example. I am concerned that imposing the sanction which entails the denial or limitation of visas or border crossing cards to nonimmigrant nationals of a noncooperating country might unduly restrict legitimate travel from these countries. I do not believe that it is in our countrys interest to deny visas to temporary workers. students. international organization personnel. foreign press. and other nonimmigrants from these countries when there is no evidence that these categories of nonimmigrants have been involved in drugtrafficking activities. Even in the case of visas issued to nonimmigrant tourists. where there is evidence of some abuse by drug traffickers. I believe that safeguards must be put in place to assure that legitimate travel is not impeded by this sanction. I am glad to see that the Senator from Massachusetts recognizes this problem. and I look forward to working with him to resolve this issue when this legislation is considered in committee.
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