GREETINGS, The Gambian President spoke to the Freedom Forum in Arlington during his U.S.visit this week.President Jammeh joined the Libyan leader in his effort to unite the African continent.President Jammeh who considers him self as a pan-Africanist,has a different view of a united Africa than Mr. Gadhafi who sees the union as standing against the West.For the Gambian strong man, "a union of African States is not a concept designed to rally Africa against the West.The idea is for African States to work together for economic betterment."I think the President has helped him self politically during his visit.He reassured U.S. officials that he is an independent person with no links to president Gadhafi.Also, he emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation between leaders of different cultures.In a nut shell, he has lowered his rhetoric and hash language towards the United States. Weyeh.