In December 1981 , the State Department of the United States revoked Paisley 's visa , citing his '' divisive rhetoric '' and forcing him to cancel plans for a two - week speaking and fundraising tour in the US .
In December 1981 , the State Department of the United States revoked Paisley 's visa , citing his '' divisive rhetoric '' . 
 This forced him to cancel plans for a two - week speaking and fundraising tour in the US .