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21. Memorandum of Conversation

ions. The U.S. should draw a lesson. The Secretary said he would add a comment on Zaire. The U.S. had given assistance at Zaire’s request and had been working with other countries in the region. We had received a good response, particularly from the Nigerians, who are much concerned about territorial integrity. Middle East Huang told the Secretary that the Chinese were grateful that Under Secretary Habib , with the Secretary’s instructions, had provided a detailed briefing on the Middle East. Huang had summarized China’s basic position to Habib , and therefore, he would not repeat it. Vietnam …