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ap 97-106 invitation was granted and the invitation was extended. Carter stated that the delegation of about 30 members arrived during the week of January 8, 1979. When the Libyan delegation was in Georgia, some members including Mr. Shahati stayed at Carter's residence. In this connection, the Billy. Carter family was presented with several gifts including four gold : brace.<¢ts for his daughters, a large silver and bronze serving tray for his wife and a scimitar for his son. , , Carter stated he had no knowledge of a “gold" saddle reportedly intended for President Carter. Carter further stated that he asked Randy Coleman oN and his son-in-law, Mark Fuller, to assist with setting fo up the reception for the Libyans in Atlanta. He said the $6,000 to $7,000 advance money for this project came out f of his own pocket and that he was not reimbursed for this , 7 expense, although he has tried to get the money from Hudgins and Jordan.” During a reception at an Atlanta hotel, Carter stated he and others signed a membership document for the "Libyan-Arab-Georgia Friendship Society” although he cannot | now recall if this is the correct name of the society. Carter maintained that the signing was only a formality as the organization was never established. He said he was very embarrassed by the lack of interest and outright rejection . of the visiting group by the Mayor of Atlanta who had earlier™ ~ agreed to present Shahati with a “key to the city", but ‘ later backed out and the Lieutenant Governor who had agreed to have the group appear before a special session of the State Senate, but who later adjourned the Senate, making the appearance impossible. Carter was then asked if he, directly or through any other person, attempted to influence the disposition of the aircraft purchased by the Libyans, but for which -. | the U.S. Government. had refused to grant export licenses.*.7."""