(23 Mar 1997) T/I 11:05:33
A US army airborne unit arrived in the Congo on Sunday (23/3) to
prepare for the possible evacuation of foreigners from
neighbouring Zaire.
SHOWS:
BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO 23/3:
ws of French plane in air;
French plane lands,
American plane in sky,
American plane lands;
vs of American officials and officers greeting plane,
greeting Major General Edwin P. Smith, the commander of the US
operation (coming off plane in cap, saluting and shaking hands
after arrival);
ENGSOT of Major General Smith saying "Right now we're just an
enabling force doing assessment and planning. Obviously we will
have options open to us in accordance with what the requirement
turns out to be if, in fact, there is a requirement";
Reporter question - Will you be focusing on American
civilians?";
ENGSOT Smith saying "That's always determined by the Department
of State and ambassadors of the countries involved";
Reporter question - "Have you met with French military?";
ENGSOT Smith saying "I haven't but we will. If there are other
militaries in this area we will work closely with them. We
coordinate and operate as allies";
Major General Smith walking away;
Runs 2.42
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