He also stated that there was no evidence to substantiate Cuban involvement , and he maintained this position throughout the conflict .
President Jimmy Carter , in his first year of office , was less enthusiastic about Mobutu than his predecessors and decided against sending weapons or troops .
Mobutu also stated that there was no evidence to substantiate Cuban involvement , and Mobutu maintained this position throughout the conflict .
President Jimmy Carter , in his first year of office , was less enthusiastic about Mobutu than his predecessors and decided against sending weapons or troops .