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Tarabanov

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first: 1957-09-24
most recent: 1965-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
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“These proposals by the Soviet Union are supported by the great majority of the peoples of the world because they are unequivocal and accord with the desire of the peoples for specific measures towards effective disarmament. 27. In these circumstances what is there to prevent the States participating in the work of the Sub-Committee from reaching agreement on a reduction of armed forces? Was not agreement reached, after long discussion, on maximum levels of armed forces? What prevents these States from assuming a solemn obligation to renounce the use of atomic weapons and from agreeing to the dismantling of all military bases in foreign territory? 28.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Yet instead of evoking a similar desire to reconcile attitudes and positions, it seems to us that the concessions made by the Soviet Union merely aroused in the representatives of the Western countries a desire to perpetuate and, if possible, to widen divergencies of opinion. This is clearly indicated by their joint proposals. Surely we can only conclude they neither desire nor really intend to progress towards disarmament? 26. Everyone, including the representatives of the Western countries in the Sub-Committee, is prepared to acknowledge that the Soviet proposals are realistic and that they can provide a basis for the conclusion of an agreement.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It is common knowledge that the joint proposals submitted by the representatives of the NATO countries during the concluding meetings of the Sub-Committee, linked together all the questions, both those on which agreement could be reached as well as those on which there are irreconcilable differences of opinion, in such a way as to prevent any progress towards disarmament. 25. The Soviet Union, on the other hand, made a number of efforts to meet some of the demands of the representatives of the NATO countries and to allay their fears, however unjustified, by making a series of concessions.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“23. There must be a real desire to disarm, if progress is to be made towards disarmament. The peoples would find evidence of this desire in a resolute attempt to achieve immediate and practical results by first tackling questions on which, in the opinion of the parties concerned, the prerequisites for agreement have been fulfilled. 24. Do the proposals made by the Western countries in the Sub-Committee of the Disarmament Commission reflect such an attempt? Do they pave the way for agreement, at least on some of the questions under consideration?”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“That is why the work of the Disarmament Sub-Committee of the Disarmament Commission, which met in London for more than five months, was followed with unflagging interest by Governments as well as by the peoples which profoundly desire the conclusion of an agreement, if only of a partial character, which could provide a basis for the eventual solution of the disarmament problem. 22. Unfortunately, these expectations and hopes were disappointed. Despite the optimistic statements of the representatives of the United States and other Western countries in the Sub-Committee, no progress was made towards disarmament. In making such statements, the representatives in question were perhaps trying to allay the growing dismay and anxiety felt by the peoples of their own countries at the armaments race and the fearful prospect of another world war.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The destructive power of atomic and thermonuclear weapons is so great and, with the development of inter-continental ballistic missiles and guided rockets, the means of delivering them have been so improved that no country in the world, regardless of its level of technical development and its defence system and no matter in what part of the world it is situated is immune from attack by these weapons. 21. In these circumstances, it is natural that the question of disarmament should have become one of the crucial issues of our time, for it is one of vital concern to world public opinion and the working masses throughout the world.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The desire and concern to ensure peace and the peaceful development of nations acquire increasing force and urgency as methods of waging war become more destructive. As a result of the invention and development of atomic and thermonuclear weapons of hitherto inconceivable destructive power, world war offers the sombre prospect of the annihilation of tens and hundreds of millions of human beings in different parts of the world and the infliction of appalling diseases on hundreds of millions of others. 20.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It is high time to put an end to attempts at interference in their domestic affairs. The Arab peoples must be left free to manage their own affairs, a task for which they are fitted by their long history and their recent experience. It is exclusively for the State concerned to decide such matters as the identity of its rulers, the composition of its Government and the nature of its political system. 18. The peoples want an end to foreign interference in the Middle East and consider that the countries of this region should be left free to manage their domestic affairs themselves. Men and women everywhere are anxious to safeguard and strengthen peace, to guarantee the normal development of all peoples and to ensure peaceful coexistence among States. 19.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Demonstrations of strength such as the organization of airlifts of arms into one country in order to exert pressure on a neighbouring State — among the methods used to intimidate Syria — might well miscarry and precipitate a war which could not be localized. These attempts at intimidation, carried out in accordance with the Eisenhower doctrine, were condemned by a section of the United States Press itself because they were a failure. Is that not convincing proof of the real purpose cf this doctrine and of the harmful effects of its application? 17. It is time to put an end to the policy of intimidation and threats against the peoples of the Middle East, a policy pursued simply because these peoples refuse to allow the region to revert to domination by foreign interests.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“All the turmoil and commotion over the Middle East have increased tension between States in this part of the world and have contributed to keeping international relations tense. 14. Yet the clear and unequivocal statements of the Arab leaders reveal the allegations that Syria threatened the security of its neighbours to be completely false. It is evident on the other hand that the present rulers of Syria are not liked in certain quarters because they are out of step with the tune called by Washington. But why should the rulers of any sovereign country keep in step with the tune called by Washington? 15. At the same time, under cover of the hue and cry over Syria, two other Arab States, Oman and Yemen, have become the victims of acts of aggression by the United Kingdom, the ally of the United States. 16.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Syria was accused of constituting a threat to its neighbours, even though some of them are larger and more powerful than itself. Special envoys were sent to study the situation on the spot, but not to Syria. An airlift of arms to Syria's neighbours was organized as a demonstration of strength. Warships belonging to certain Powers appeared off its shores. There was discussion as to whether or not there were grounds for putting the Eisenhower doctrine into effect. Arab statesmen from countries other than Syria, countries which the Americans believe are well-disposed to the United States, unanimously supported Syria, thus categorically refuting all these fabrications.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The formulation of this doctrine was essential to United States ruling circles in order to justify before world opinion - including Arab opinion - their blatant interference in the domestic affairs of the Middle East States. The reason given for the formulation of this dangerous doctrine, which jeopardizes peace and international co-operation, was alleged Soviet interference in the Middle East, which was in fact nonexistent. 12. In reality, whenever and wherever peoples rise to free themselves from colonial bondage or to safeguard the independence they have already won, the monopolies and their spokesmen invariably repeat the old, outworn lie about the communist threat, a lie which was responsible for Hitler's rise to power in Germany. 13. Only a few weeks ago, under similar pretexts, a fierce campaign was launched against Syria.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“To fill this imaginary vacuum a special doctrine, the Eisenhower doctrine was devised, which was backed by the influence and the armed forces of the United States. Of no avail were assertions by the Arab States and their peoples that there is no vacuum in the Middle East, and that even if there was, they would be capable of filling it. Special emissaries were sent to persuade the Arab peoples that a vacuum existed and that only the United States was in a position to fill it. After protracted efforts, in which the United States fleet stationed in the Mediterranean played a not inconsiderable part, some countries, principally those already belonging to the Baghdad Pact and NATO, were induced to accept the Eisenhower doctrine. 11.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It is a well known fact that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its ramifications were set up to protect the specific interests of these monopolies in the area. Because of their close ties with British and French financial groups, the monopolies regard themselves as the rightful heirs and successors to these groups. In fact, as the prestige and influence of the United Kingdom and France in this region declined, the cupidity of these United States concerns increased. It was these monopolistic interests which evolved the theory that the end of British and French influence in the Middle East had created a power vacuum which the Arab peoples were incapable of filling themselves.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“In view of their long history and their substantial contribution to the development of human knowledge and culture, these peoples are justified in asking to be left alone to manage their own affairs. However, certain financial circles interested in the exploitation of this area and its great natural wealth apparently have different ideas. They are not prepared to accept the fact that the peoples of this part of the world are firmly resolved to manage their own affairs, to undertake the exploitation of their national resources as they see fit and in accordance with their own interests. 10. The halting of the aggression against Egypt did not extinguish the aspirations of these circles, and especially those of the United States oil monopolies.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The present course of events in the Middle East, in other words, in close proximity to our country, is being followed with keen interest and attention by the whole population of Bulgaria. The explanation is not hard to find. With the technical facilities of today, any important event, any disturbance in no matter what country has repercussions and effects on other countries, particularly on neighbouring ones. 9. As a result of developments during the past few decades and principally after the Second World War, the peoples of the Middle East have achieved their national independence. They are now making great efforts to maintain and strengthen it and also to promote the development of their national economies, which were retarded by foreign rule, and to raise the very low level of living in that part of the world.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“There can be no doubt therefore that the United Nations is capable of playing a constructive part in the settlement of all the outstanding international issues on which the maintenance and consolidation of world peace and the security of the peoples depend. 7. The delegation of the People's Republic of Bulgaria hopes that, during the current session, the General Assembly will succeed in taking constructive decisions on the items on its agenda, thus contributing to the strengthening of peace and understanding between peoples and establishing a solid foundation for subsequent co-operation between nations. It can do so if the Members of the United Nations make the effort required for a practical settlement of the most urgent international issues. 8.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It became obvious at that time that when the peoples of the entire world unite against aggression and to preserve peace they become an irresistible force which, with the weight of the United Nations behind it, can make a decisive contribution to the maintenance of peace and can prevent conflicts from spreading. 6. The constructive part played last autumn by the United Nations In halting aggression and restoring peace in the Middle East should be emphasized in this connexion. The General Assembly resolutions on the cease-fire and the withdrawal of the aggressors' forces from Egypt, which reflected public opinion throughout the world, justified the hopes of the peoples and strengthened their confidence in the Organization's ability to maintain peace.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The peoples of the world know from their own experience that, whenever they find suitable means of making their unanimous opinion heard within the Organization, real results can be achieved, existing tensions removed and peace maintained. 4. Still fresh are our memories of the tragic events in the Middle East, where the basic principles of the Charter were flagrantly ignored and an attempt was made by the use of force to impose a policy dictated by patently selfish interests on a Member State of the United Nations in violation of its sovereign rights. 5. The resolute action taken by the peace-loving States and the peoples themselves in defence of the victim thwarted the aggressors' plans.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The peaceful settlement of international disputes is now no longer simply a moral issue; as a result of contemporary developments, it has also become a historical necessity. Having paid for their victory over fascism with rivers of blood, the world's peoples expressed, in the Charter of the United Nations, their firm determination to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. That is why the Charter rules out the use of force in the settlement of disputes and imposes an obligation on all States Members of the United Nations to settle disputes by peaceful means and in such a manner that international peace and security are not endangered. 3. But the hopes placed in the United Nations do not rest solely on the fact that its purposes and principles as laid down in the Charter reflect the desires of ordinary men and women.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“In order to guarantee its success, our work should be guided by the purposes of the United Nations, as laid down in the Charter, and by respect for its principles. It is right and proper that we should keep the purposes of the Organization constantly before us and should consistently respect the principles on which it is based. The course of development of international relations and, more particularly, the experiences of the last few decades, have made the peaceful settlement of disputes indispensable. 2. The two world wars, which brought untold calamities and sorrow to mankind, have proved that the use of force and violence to settle international disputes does not yield lasting results.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The agenda of the twelfth session of the General Assembly includes some extremely important items, items which are of crucial significance to mankind, but for which, despite all efforts, no satisfactory solution has as vet been found. Although some progress was made late last year and early in the present year towards the settlement of some particularly serious problems, the situation as a whole remains strained. It is therefore natural that the attention of the world's peoples should be focused on the work of the twelfth session of the General Assembly, on the formulation of the questions before it, on the decisions it adopts and on the recommendations it makes to ensure peaceful coexistence between peoples.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)