09/07/1992
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"Zaire is among America's oldest friends, and its President, President Mobutu, one of our most valued friends."
"We hope that this treaty will encourage greater American investment in Zaire leading, in turn, to greater economic development."
"I want to note that Zaire recently took the constructive step of signing an economic policy reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund."
"On a personal level, Alan was a good friend and family man."