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238. Memorandum of Conversation

different subject, I would note that the Africans were unusually forthright in condemning Uganda at the Commonwealth meeting. At first many did not wish to mention Uganda adversely in the communique. After some discussion, many changed their minds. Nigeria did not join the general consensus, but apparently on grounds that someone in Africa ought to be able to talk to the Ugandans. President Carter : Unfortunately, Amin Idi Amin, President of Uganda. dominated the headlines here during the London meeting. Prime Minister Fraser : I was happy that he stayed away, for I feared the UK would have tu…