Originally Posted by iCorpRoadie
"THe Secretary of State of the United States of America hereby requests all whom it may concern to permit the citizen/national of the United States named herein to pass WITHOUT DELAY or HINDRANCE and in case of need to give all lawful aid and protection."
Key word:
requests. The statement carries no legal mandate whatsoever, inside the United States or outside. The Secretary of State could also request for you an upgrade to F and a day pass to the World Club...it doesn't mean you're going to get it.