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1988-09-24

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1994-09-24

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1. “Indeed, over the past 43 years of its existence the United Nations has had its lofty principles challenged by intense local, regional and international disputes that have increased sorrow to mankind and threatened to annihilate whole peoples·, by deep-seated ideological differences that have compartmentalized the world and vitiated against international co-operation in solving international problems, by persistent underdevelopment, abject poverty and acts of inhumanity that have made a mockery of human dignity, the right to freedom and a better standard of life. Often Member States express disappointment in the United Nations when solutions to our problems appear unattainable. But perhaps such disappointment results from unrealistic expectations from the Organization.”

   1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)

2. “The task was undoubtedly challenging, but he met every challenge with competence, renewed spirit and dexterity. It is with a profound sense of admiration that, at this point, I pay a tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, for his untiring efforts exerted in the pursuit of peaceful resolutions of the persistent and sometimes escalating conflicts that continue to beset the world community. We have listened year after year as increasing numbers of disputes between nations and aggravating world problems have been brought to the attention of this body.”

   1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)

3. “I warmly welcome this opportunity to extend to you. Sir, the congratulations of the delegation of St. Kitts and Nevis on your election to the eminent post of President of the forty-third session of the General Assembly. For the Government and peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean it is always a source of immense satisfaction to witness the presidency entrusted to one chosen from among us - and all the more to one as able as you. My delegation places absolute confidence in your abilities successfully to guide the deliberations of this body and pledges its full co-operation. May I also heartily congratulate the outgoing President, Mr. Peter Florin, on his skilful guidance of the work of the General Assembly during the past year.”

   1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)