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Arap Moi

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1981-09-24
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  1. “There is a corresponding need for the enlightened exercise by all Governments of their responsibility to interpret rather than to distort the feelings of and potential for affinity which are latent throughout human populations. 11. Since the adoption by the General Assembly of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, in its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, a tremendous contribution has been recorded by the United Nations in work designed to secure the political independence of territories once held in colonial or racist bondage. This global Organization, unique in its nature and experience, has grown to maturity upon the rock of human dignity in freedom.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  2. “The situation in that unhappy part of the world constitutes a critical test for the whole conception of an organized and stable international A/36/PV. community operating on the basis of democratic principles. It is a critical test because achievement of that objective, which must forever remain the overall objective, is jeopardized whenever democracy and human rights are threatened, ignored or deliberately undermined in any part of the world. 10. We are not dealing, in this context, with a vexatious administrative detail, but with principles which bear vitally upon human prospects on this overcrowded planet. To shape the evolving destiny of mankind demands as one of the fundamentals the removal of any constraints whether physical, social or psychological placed upon the free association and contribution of all members of the human race.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  3. “TUrning now to this session of the General Assembly, let me observe that these annual gatherings should never be regarded as routine features or performances of global administration. There must always be fresh vigor on such a great occasion to introduce new ideas, to enhance the effectiveness of programs earlier established and to bring within reach some potential which hitherto had proved elusive. At this particular session the Assembly will discuss many matters of great importance, some of which I shall refer to later in my speech. I know that under your guidance, Mr. President, concrete progress on many of those matters will be made. 9. X I shall begin the main portion of my statement with a review of the tense situation and the circumstances now prevailing in southern Africa.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  4. “I should like on this occasion to pay a tribute to the tremendous commitment to the general welfare and future of mankind of the Secretary-General. Mr. Waldheim continues to display an amazing amount of energy and dedication in his job. I know that we in Africa have always found him sympathetic, knowledgeable and quick to listen and take action. We also appreciate the fact that he frequently visits various parts of the world to see at first hand the problems and opportunities facing the regions individually and the international community in general. Mr. Waldheim is now one man who knows all the leaders in all parts of the world, and he has used that knowledge and his well-known diplomatic skills to great advantage in his service to the international community. 8.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  5. “The international community is therefore most fortunate in having a man of such experience, talent and commitment to the promotion of truly international solutions to global matters presiding over the current session of the Assembly. I assure you, Sir, of the fullest support of the African nations. May I also add that I look forward to working with you as 1 carry out my responsibilities as Chairman of the OAU Assembly this year. 6. On this occasion I should like to pay a tribute to the work of the outgoing President of the General Assembly, Mr. Riidiger von Wechmar. Mr. von Wechmar carried out his responsibilities with great skill, competence and understanding. I know I am speaking for all nations when I thank Mr. von Wechmar for having worked so hard and conscientiously to promote international cooperation and understanding. 7.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  6. “Our continental institution is inspired by the same high principles in the conduct of human affairs and shares with the United Nations the conviction that the noblest causes, of development and human destiny must be founded upon the bastion of peace. 5. Mr. President, before I proceed any further I would like to congratulate you on behalf of Africa and on behalf of my country, Kenya, on your election to the high position of President of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly. The work of the current session of the Assembly covers matters of great importance. In addition, many of those matters are of extreme urgency.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  7. “Today, on the heels of such important commitments and endeavors, I have the truly great honor of submitting, on behalf of Africa, a statement to the General Assembly the highest representative body responsible for the management of all matters affecting the international community. 3. Mr. President, on behalf of the independent nations of Africa, which comprise one third of the whole membership of the United Nations, I bring, and convey to you, to the representatives attending this session of the Assembly and to the SecretaryGeneral warm greetings and good wishes for your deliberations. 4. Allow me, while doing so, to observe as well that the OAU has been unwavering in its support for and loyal adherence to the ideals of the United Nations and its practical efforts to progress towards them.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)

  8. “At the eighteenth ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, which was held at Nairobi in June, my colleagues bestowed upon me the great honor and high responsibility of the chairmanship of the Assembly, of the Organization of African Unity [OAU] for the next 12 months. In that capacity, it became my privilege to address in Paris the recent United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries. Just before that Conference, I also had the privilege of formally inaugurating the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy, which was held at Nairobi in August.”

    1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)