New legislation in the U.S. Congress asks Saudi Arabia to clarify its position on tourist visas for Jews. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation Wednesday that would bar Saudi citizens from receiving tourist visas for the United States until the Saudis clarify whether U.S. Jews can seek tourist visas to Saudi Arabia.
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