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AT 97-106 "with regard to the matter, but that he would have to discuss the matter with the Libyan Minister of Oil. Pe ae ee v3 Coleman stated that the meeting with Al-Shahati nly lasted approximately 20 minutes, at what he believes as in the Grand Hotel in Rome. He stated that prior to his eturn to the United States, he and Cheokas toured Greece. : Upon Coleman's return to the United States, Burki again contacted him and Carter, informing them that Al-Shahati would be back in Rome, Italy, the latter part of May, 1979, and that they should again meet with him. Coleman stated that he and Carter departed for Rome and met with Al-Shahati on what. he believes was the last Saturday of May, 1979, in Rome, Italy. At this meeting with Al-Shahati was Ali Al Houderi, who was then head of the Libyan Embassy in Washington, D.C. Coleman stated that he and Carter were informed that all ofl contracts were handled by the Libyan Government : during December of each year, and further, that the Libyan _ Government dealt directly with the oil companies, not ever dealing with any commission men or third parties. Coleman advised that they were informed that he and Carter would have to negotiate their own commission contracts with the oil company, but further assured them that they saw no problem . with obtaining an increase in the ofl quota for the particular oil company with which he and Carter might be dealing. Coleman advised he was given to understand by Shahati that what ever oil company they were dealing with would be made aware that the increase in the quota was being given because of the Libyans relationship _with Billy Carter. . . : It was during this same meeting that Carter also suggested the possibility of a $500,000 loan from the Libyan Government, to which they were informed by Al-Shahati and Houderi that they would discuss the matter with their Government .--.- and would let them know the results when he and Carter returned ~ "to the United States. . : Coleman stated that in June, 1979, Burki contacted — Carter and informed him that someone from the Embassy in “Sl. washington, D.C. wished to diecuss the matter of specifics ~~ ~~~ to work out the details of the $500,000.00 loan. He stated - that in July, 1979, Carter had a personal appearance engagement ___ _ dn New York City, and that Carter, his wife Sybil, Donny : - - Roland, a certified public accountant from Americus, Georgia,