Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Welch has stated although she would like to tour the United States she is fearful of becoming homesick due to the time it would take to tour the country .
Simplified: Welch has said that she would like to tour the United States . However , she is fearful of becoming homesick due to the length of time it would take to tour the country .