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AT 97-106 2 _ With regard to the matter, but that he would have to discuss the 23 with the Libyan Minister of Oil. “Coleman stated that the meeting with Al-Shahati 7 y lasted approximately 20 minutes, at what he believes ° was in. the Grand Hotel in Rome. He stated that prior to his .. Keturn’to the United States, he and Cheokas toured Greece. 7 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 so . that he and Carter departed for Rome and met with Al-Shahati * =." on what he believes was the last Saturday of May, 1979, - aes pe 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. Zeman @tated that he and Carter were informed that : all oil contracts were handled by the Libyan Government * @aring December of each year, and further, that the Libyan Government dealt directly with the ofl 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 of1 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. me 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 " Washington, D.C. wished to discuss 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 im Hew York City, and that Carter, his wife Sybil, es Roland,’ a certified public accountant fram Americus, Georg!