Plains, Georgia Informal Exchange With Reporters on Arrival at Peterson Field.

Q. Mr. President, is our assistance to that Zaire operation ended, or is it still in progress?

THE PRESIDENT. It's just about over.

Q. It seemed to be a pretty successful operation?

THE PRESIDENT. I think so. From what we hear, the French and the Belgians and the Zairians have been successful. And we provided what logistic support they requested. And barring some unforeseen development, I think that my authorization for help is probably over. But we don't ever know what will happen in the future.