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Dennis

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1947-09-24
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  1. “We must realize that people will not continue to strive to preserve a politico-social structure in which they themselves are denied the freedom and liberty of such a structure, yet whose preservation they are called upon to defend. 34. It is gratifying to all of us liberty-loving peoples, and especially to us in Africa, to note that, under the action of the United Nations, another independent State has come into existence under the name and style of the United Kingdom of Libya. 35. It is well known that the old theory still persists among certain States that certain peoples, for one reason or another, cannot be raised in the society of nations to the rank of independent and sovereign States.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  2. “Several questions have time and again appeared on the agenda of the sessions of the General Assembly; they have been lengthily discussed and no solutions have been arrived at, simply because the laudable spirit of compromise has been distinctly conspicuous by its absence m our deliberations. As long as one State or group of States feels that its views on any subject must in all respects and at all times prevail, there can be no solution to such problems. 33. In the pursuit of peace, if the world is to be consolidated, if it is to be prepared and able to prevent or meet aggression, from whatever source it comes, the leaders of the United Nations must be bold enough to recognize without reservation the natural and inalienable rights of men and women of all races to equality, liberty and freedom.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  3. “The human race, the nations of the earth, men, women and children, the wealth of the world, civilization, culture, religion, the earth itself and even nature, pleads for it, as none of them can endure such a conflict as another war, with the destructive implements of war possessed by the nations, will impose. Humanity speaks to us most clearly and demands it of us. If we fail to take these factors into account, to follow the dictates of our consciences and put an end to the cold war that must inevitably lead to a universal bloody war that might destroy civilization, culture, the human race and all that we have striven to develop and preserve through the centuries, we, the leaders of the world of today in politics, in science and in culture, will be responsible for the vandalism and annihilation that such a holocaust will involve. 32.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  4. “There is need for conciliation and possibly reconciliation between East and West and West and East; and the Liberian Government, represented by its delegation to the General Assembly, appeals to and implores you, one and all, to alter fundamentally the present attitudes and make use of the many conciliation or reconciliation commissions set up by this Organization in getting at the root of the evil that keeps the Member nations of this Organization apart, and find a solution for the reunion of friends with friends so long divided, 31.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  5. “There must be a halting point somewhere to the present bitter feelings and strained relationships among the nations which have subscribed to the Charter of the United Nations; we must live and practise the principles laid down in that sacred and immortal document subscribed to by us, and which was intended to be the sheet-anchor of this Organization in its struggle to win world peace.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  6. “We can never achieve peace and goodwill if we persevere with our present trend of hate, suspicion, selfishness, individual nationalism and greed. We cannot achieve peace and goodwill on earth by force, power and might; peace cannot be achieved by the United Nations or any other organization by mighty air forces, navies, armies and atomic or other weapons — I mean universal and permanent peace — but peace can be attained by love, national unselfishness and international unity. 30.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  7. “On the floor of the meetings halls of this very Organization, Member States attack each other in language most harsh; over radio broadcasts we have indulged in the selfsame practices. With the immense, amazing and tremendous advancement that man has made in science and invention, it is alarming to note that he seems to have retrogressed in culture and refinement by his conduct. The great statesmen of yesterday, of the nations represented here today, could easily, if they could speak to us, declare themselves ashamed of our conduct and behaviour. 29. The ultimate aim of the United Nations is to achieve and maintain peace and goodwill among nations and men by just and fair treatment and regard one for the other.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  8. “Most Member States appear to be divided into two separate camps — admittedly so by ourselves — to which we give the appellation Eastern and Western blocs, and relationship between these two separate groups of nations has developed into what we call a cold war. This state of affairs has continued for almost seven years, and the tension, antagonism and estrangement among us have become so sharp and desperate that we have reached a point where even the fine art of diplomatic parlance in discussions, the rules and niceties that used to attend and relate to the exchange of divergent points of view in diplomacy between civilized States seem to be ignored and abandoned. 28.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  9. “We are resolved to support measures designed to achieve and maintain international peace, freedom and liberty, not only for nations, but for individuals. 26. While it is gratifying that this great world Organization meets with Member nations not engaged in a deadly global war of arms, and while it is incontrovertible that it has been the mighty influence and effort of the United Nations since the end of the Second World War, when this institution was organized, that has served as a deterrent of another world war, speaking candidly, every one of us can truthfully admit that the attitudes of Members of the United Nations have not been and are not reasonably appropriate to this name, style, objective and purposes for which the United Nations was instituted and intended to represent. 27.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  10. “We have convened for the seventh annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in these new, elaborate and magnificent structures provided and dedicated for the benefit of the United Nations to serve as edifices in which, by our united efforts, the propagation of world peace, goodwill, equality and human rights among men may be realized. 24. Our appreciation is due to the Government and people of the United States, within whose territories these buildings have been constructed, to the donor of the land upon which this permanent home of the United Nations has been made possible and to all those who have contributed in any way towards this laudable effort. 25. The members of the Liberian delegation have come to assist in the common effort of creating and prolonging the era of peace.”

    1952-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 7 (1952)

  11. “The delegation of Liberia hopes that the problems which are before us will be faced with resoluteness and determination to give of our best unselfishly, so that we can promote the general welfare of the peoples of the world, so that the blessings of liberty can come to those who are yet in bondage, and these blessings can remain for their posterity. Let us dedicate ourselves to remove selfishness, pride, and selfish sovereignty; let us make intercession for guidance and assistance through the future, so that we may see in our lifetime peoples of all races and colours living in a world of peace, of plenty and of security.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)

  12. “A solution can be found, and it must be found, for the voices of these peoples are clamouring for education and independence, and until it is found there can be no just and lasting peace. Liberians know what it is to have a government of their own, for throughout its short history of only one century, Liberia has had to maintain and preserve itself by undaunted perseverance, intrepidity, ceaseless labour, privations and supreme sacrifices. It has known at times friendly attitudes and assistance from a few friendly States, but it has ever upheld the common cause of democratic liberty and equality in every administration of government.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)

  13. “We have listened attentively to the speeches of the other delegations, and our delegation cannot but join with those who have called attention to the evils which might arise if the power of the veto is abused, as most nations think has happened in the past meetings of the Security Council. We think that the time has come to reconsider what can be done to discontinue this form of abuse. The Liberian delegation is particularly concerned over the plight of the dependent peoples of the world, their rights and their privileges, for along with the political and economic problems of the world we have yet to solve the problem of education and independence for over half of the population of the world.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)

  14. “The Liberian delegation realizes that the fundamental questions which appear on the agenda will have to be solved at this second session of the General Assembly, and we hope that just and amicable solutions will be found to better the conditions of this changing world as well as to satisfy the wants and guarantee the freedom of the peoples of the-world. Our people have been greatly perturbed over the frustrations and disillusions which have arisen within the past eighteen months, and they are hopeful that this second session of the General Assembly will grapple with the problems which are facing us and that we shall in every instance consider the lofty principles of human rights enunciated by the Atlantic Charter and elaborated in the great charter of peace upon which this Organization is founded.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)

  15. “We have always responded to and participated in the organizations of the world that worked towards the betterment of humanity, because it is traditional with Africans, and Liberians in particular, to be friendly. We feel that the spirit of peace and harmony should characterize our dealings with each other in order to ensure confidence among nations. Unfortunately, at this time, almost two years after the cessation of hostilities, we do not seem to be conscious of the great devastation that befell mankind, and there seems to be no unanimity of action with regard to tackling the problems which face us. If we wish to avoid another calamity in our time, it is highly necessary that nations which have the power and the resources should come to an amicable understanding for the good of the peoples of the world.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)

  16. “Liberia proclaims and reaffirms its deep sense of gratitude to the forebears who framed, adopted, and gave it a democratic constitution which ensures to all within its borders the natural, inherent and inalienable rights vouchsafed by it. Liberia has learned to believe in the interdependence of nations as of individuals, and that this is essential and indispensable to security, world peace and prosperity. It recognizes its international obligations and acknowledges as well as esteems the bonds of mutual friendship and reciprocal cordiality which exist between the Government and peoples of friendly States. Liberia, like other States, looks to the General Assembly to take action to create and maintain a stable and just peace throughout the world.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)

  17. “The Liberian delegation wishes to associate itself in the tribute and respect given by other delegations this morning to a great world character, Mr. Fiorello La Guardia. I bring to this Assembly greetings from His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Liberia, In the month of July, Liberia celebrated its first century of independent government with pride and grateful recognition, and with the acknowledgment of the countless blessings which have been bestowed upon the Government by Almighty God, whose sustaining and all-protecting might assisted us in maintaining our national existence amidst terrible odds and vicissitudes.”

    1947-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 2 (1947)