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CUB (Head of Delegation)

lines on the record: 56
first: 1963-09-24
most recent: 1963-09-24
sittings or episodes: 1
sources: un-general-debate

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“economic exploitation, coercion, blackmail and threats have taken an acuter form in many parts of the world, and that is scarcely the kind of background that is conducive to tranquillity and harmony. Obviously, no road has more obstacles in it than the road that leads to peace. To overcome those obstacles is a difficult and complicated task which calls for sacrifice, courage, deep-rooted convictions and time, 135. Where Cuba is concerned we know full well the difference between peace in the abstract —the peace invoked by the imperialist Powers, the peace of speeches or the peace mentioned in the Charter, since it is ignored— and a peace which will permit Cuba to work constructively without the daily fear of attack: from abroad.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“We shall labour to end the domination of foreign monopolies in the under-developed countries, to speed up the historical process of wiping out colonialism, to unmask and put a brake on neocolonialism, to end foreign military bases, which are centres of provocation, subversion and dangerous tensions, to bring about full freedom of trade, audio ensure that men are not discriminated against because of their race. 134. In our agenda, the problem of peace is, of course, the one which attracts the deepest attention and arouses the greatest interest, because in fact it embraces all the others. It is an item which recurs on the agendas of every Assembly, and although a few steps towards a partial solution have now been taken, it is equally true that we are still far from having reached a situation that would allay our fears. Armed aggression and.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“From the over-all point of view it can be said that the subjects included in the heavy agenda for the present session cover, almost without exception, the problems which give concern to the world. During their examination and discussion our delegation will join in the efforts to achieve a genuine and stable peace for mankind, making no concessions to the exploiters and aggressors, to misery and oppression. We shall encourage all efforts to ensure that peoples control and enjoy their own wealth.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Cuba, a State Member of the United Nations, is the victim —continues to be the victim— of a desirous policy of interference in its domestic affairs and large-scale aggression on the part of another Member State, the United States of America, in violation of the fundamental precepts of the Charter signed at San Francisco. 132. That is why we are here once again to lay bare the lies and hypocrisy and to show up the flagrant contradictions between the lip-service paid to the Organisation’s constitutional documents and the deeds which make a mockery of its principles. Nor shall we neglect our duty to give our opinion on the other problems which have brought us together, for they all affect us in one way or another. 133.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Nothing would be more welcome to the people of my country, who are still constantly on the alert, ready to defend with millions of lives their right to work in a society organized for their full enjoyment and benefit. However, the realities before us do not allow of so much optimism. The atmosphere of intrigue and conspiracy which, now as last year, envelops the Caribbean region leads us to a different viewpoint, based on tangible facts and deplorable circumstances which involve nothing less than the defence of our independence and sovereignty. These are no mere speculations or fantastic imaginings.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“I should like to begin with a word of thanks to those representatives preceding me to the rostrum who made a direct reference to the complex circumstances of the so-called Cuban case and have warned of the dangers to peace resulting from the constant and unceasing military and economic pressure on our homeland. Our thanks also to those who, without naming Cuba —harassed and besieged, but more alive than ever— have proclaimed its right to live in peace. 131. Our delegation would like to be able to add unreservedly its voice to the predominant trend of opinion in the Assembly, which is highly optimistic about today's international situation.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)