Evidence of startling growth in international terrorism – much of it directed against the United States – is contained in a New Central Intelligence Agency paper. And, as Sen. Lloyd Bentsen. D-Texas pointed out in Congress. one of the most disturbing elements is that “established governments are increasingly inclined to carry out deadly acts of terrorism.” Bentsen was motivated by the report to introduce an “omnibus antiterrorism bill” (S.B. 8731 which has been referred to the Foreign Relations Committee. in his Senate speech. Bentsen called attention to several highlights of the CIA report. including: -I-‘orty percent of the international incidents are aimed at American citizens. property or installations abroad. -In 1980 there were 287 attacks on Americans. “Ninety-four of our people were wounded and 10 were murdered W six in El Salvador. two in Turkey, and one each in Jordan and the Philippines. In these attacks. property of U.S. citizens was damaged in 97 incidents. -There were 112 attacks on Americans serving abroad in various diplomatic missions in 1980. -The increasingly deadly nature of terrorism may be attributed to the fact that established governments. “with the Soviet Union, Libya and Cuba in the forefront. have turned their hand to terrorism.” CIA files chronicle almost a hundred terrorist attacks by national governments, Bentsen said. These were more lethal than other terrorist incidents with over 42 percent resulting in casualties.” A prime example, of course, was the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. and 52 hostages with support of the government of Iran. When governments act outside the law and embrace terrorism as a weapon. law-abiding governments should respond with appropriate measures. Bentsen’s legislation provides for that. Once it is determined that a government sanctions or engages in terrorism. visas of students from that nation studying in America would be cancelled. The president could stop all foreign aid directed to that country and halt any sales or guarantees related to defense materials. Experience has shown many terrorist attacks originate from airports lacking proper security standards. The antiterrorism bill would require the Department of Transportation to survey foreign airport security and report to Congress, which would seek corrective measures. The bill also provides for an ongoing review of U.S. policies for dealing with terrorism, including l domestic and global agreements. As Bentsen said, the U.S. must demonstrate that it “will not bend to the will of senseless violence nor tolerate officiallysanctioned terrorism.” Enactment of his bill would be a step in that direction.