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1. “But there are other causes of tension threatening world stability and equilibrium. Among them I shall refer in particular to the problem of divided nations. For some of these countries the question of their very existence has become doubtful. It is unthinkable that in our time highly civilized nations with ancient cultures, which for centuries have given proof of their political maturity, should be condemned to live divided and outside the ranks of our Organization. Germany, Korea and Viet-Nam are among the countries suffering from this situation, which it behoves us to bring to an end. 93.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

2. “Gabon firmly hopes that the United Kingdom, the administering Power, will not let itself be duped by the machinations of the Rhodesian settlers and that it will continue to oppose them by promoting free general elections. The responsibility and prestige of the United Kingdom in Africa are deeply involved in this matter, although, in other respects, it is to be congratulated on its progressive decolonization policy. Secret agreements have just been concluded at Lisbon between Portugal, Southern Rhodesia and South Africa on the use of all possible means to maintain the supremacy of the racist white minority in what they call the southern part of the African continent. On this point, we declare that, as long as some countries insist on moving against the tide of history, there will be no peace in Africa or in the world. 92.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

3. “Here again, Gabon, which has introduced radical boycott measures by forbidding any aircraft or ship belonging to South Africa or, of course, Portugal, to fly over, land in or enter its territory, is regretfully obliged to note the non-application of sanctions by some of those who voted in favour of them. 91. On this same African continent, it is distressing to find that in Southern Rhodesia a foreign minority which holds power is on the point of succeeding in its manoeuvres to have independence declared for its benefit alone, thus depriving more than 3.5 million inhabitants, the indigenous majority, of their legitimate right to self-government.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

4. “Arbitrary laws on segregation, court sentences, concentration camps, executions — these are the means used by the rulers of South Africa to deprive the indigenous people of their right to free existence. The Pretoria Government, disregarding fundamental human rights, excludes from the life of the nation millions of beings, to whom it denies any human value. 89. Deaf to warnings and, like Portugal, ignoring the resolutions adopted by the United Nations, it continues to defy world opinion, encouraged, it is true, by certain Powers which give it effective though concealed support and by others which refuse to apply the sanctions adopted against it. Yet it has been said over and over again that, since South Africa is not economically self-sufficient, the way to sway its policy is to apply economic sanctions. 90.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

5. “On this point, we can state that time is on our side, on the African side, whatever the Portuguese Government may think. That Government, by establishing diplomatic relations with a country such as Southern Rhodesia, which has not yet gained international sovereignty, has given proof of its unthinking and unrealistic attitude. 87. Gabon will therefore vote systematically in favour of any resolution likely to hasten the end of Portuguese colonialism, particularly by means of economic sanctions, which, unfortunately, are not applied by some of those who voted in favour of them. The only explanation is that they are waiting for more solid arguments of impatience or despair to be put forward and to create a serious threat to peace. 88. In South Africa, Mr. Verwoerd's policy of apartheid is becoming more and more inhuman.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

6. “This country, lost in a conquistador's dream, a prisoner of the past, is seeking to preserve a colonial empire in Africa. Against the wishes of the indigenous people, it seeks to impose its will by force; since those people have no choice but to meet violence with violence, large Portuguese armed forces have been stationed in the territories in revolt, in order to carry out a murderous campaign of suppression. The theory that Portugal's overseas possessions are provinces of Portugal cannot deceive anyone. It is a negation of the principle of self-determination, a right to which the Gabonese Republic is passionately devoted. 86. Angola, Mozambique, so-called Portuguese Guinea, the Cape Verde Islands and the islands of Principe and São Tomé will be freed, whatever ridiculous theories are manufactured by the Portuguese Government.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

7. “The Process of decolonization initiated by Spain is being followed closely by the Gabonese Government, which wishes to congratulate the Spanish Government once more on its realistic and civilized policy towards a brother people, who we hope will soon take their place among us. 85. Spain's wise policy should serve as an example to all the other Governments which have established their rule over overseas territories. In Africa there are still many peoples living under the harsh law of colonialism. Portugal, despite all the resolutions adopted by the United Nations, despite the many appeals made from this rostrum, stubbornly refuses to listen to the voice of reason and continues to deny millions of human beings the right to live in freedom and independence.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

8. “The admission of the States of Singapore, the Maldive Islands and the Gambia to our Organization is a great comfort and a source of hope for the peoples still under foreign domination who are striving so vigorously to gain freedom. 84. In this connexion I wish to draw attention to the welcome progress towards independence made by Equatorial Guinea, a neighbour and sister State of Gabon. The referendum of 1963, the various elections of 1964, the appointment of the Governing Council and the appointment of the President of the Governing Council, each event marking a stage on the path towards self-determination, have proceeded in absolute freedom and order which do honour to our neighbour and to the administering Power.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)

9. “82. It is with profound dismay that the delegation of Gabon has learnt of the indisposition of Mr. Fanfani following an unfortunate accident. We would ask you, Mr. Vice-President, to be good enough to convey to him our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery together with our hearty congratulations on his election as the President of the General Assembly at its twentieth session. We already welcome the fact that his experience and sense of moderation will make their positive contribution to our debates, just as the enthusiasm, courage and skill of his eminent predecessor, Mr. Quaison-Sackey, were indispensable during the last session. 83.”

   1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)