YouSaid · the spoken record

Gregoire

THE RECORD WRITES THIS SPEAKER AS GREGOIRE

lines on the record

56

first

1967-09-24

most recent

1968-09-24

sittings or episodes

2

sources

un-general-debate

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

1. “Fourth, an equitable solution to the problem of the Palestine refugees must be worked out with the co-operation of all the parties concerned. 57. I should add our desire to see the problem of the status of the Holy Places determined in a spirit of freedom and tolerance, and with due regard to the interests legitimately urged in this matter by the international community. 58. We are convinced that a return to the status quo. purely and simply with no prospect for lasting normalization of the relations between the parties and with no real progress towards true pacification, would only lead to re-creating the explosive situation which brought about the recent war. 59. The road to complete pacification is doubtless still very long, and the obstacles will be many.”

   1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

2. “First, any solution must start out from the recognition of the legitimate existence of Israel and respect for the right of the people of Israel to live in peace and security within the framework of a politically and economically viable State. Let us not forget that the State of Israel was created under the aegis of the United Nations, that it is recognized by the vast majority of the countries of the world, and that it is a Member of our Organization. 54. Second, if the withdrawal of Israel troops is essential, it can be accomplished only on the basis of certain guarantees, since no country may derive benefit from armed conflict. 55. Third, free passage through international waters must be ensured. 56.”

   1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

3. “Such a settlement must above all take into account the right of the Viet-Namese people to self-determination without the threat of intimidation, subversion or military pressure from whatever quarter. 51. The most tragic event of this year, along with the Viet-Nam war, is undoubtedly the crisis in the Middle East. While it is comforting to note that hostilities have ceased, it is none the less evident that the critical situation, with all its political and human problems, still prevails in the area, with the danger of new outbreaks. 52. We share equally with the other countries of the world a vital concern to work out a solution, which must in our opinion fulfil certain basic requirements forming an indivisible whole. These elements are: 53.”

   1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

4. “In our view, the only acceptable outcome is a negotiated end to the conflict, as was emphasized by the representative of the United States in his statement at the beginning of this session (1562nd meeting). The alternative, namely, ah ever increasing military escalation on both sides, would inevitably lead us into a steadily widening war, with incalculable risks for the fate of all mankind. The United Nations General Assembly has no right to abdicate its responsibility in this serious situation. It has the duty to express unequivocally and forcefully the joint conviction of the United Nations that the war in Viet-Nam must end in a negotiated settlement, and it must exert all its influence to help bring that about. 50.”

   1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

5. “This brings me to the most vital issue for world peace today, namely, the war in Viet-Nam. In broaching the question, although it is not on the agenda of this Assembly, I cannot refrain at the outset from recalling with deep feeling the human sufferings and the material destruction being inflicted on the Viet-Namese people by the war, The Government of Luxembourg fervently hopes that the re-establishment of a just peace will finally enable the Viet-Namese people to return to a normal life, after so many years of relentless warfare, and to set up whatever political, economic and social institutions it chooses in complete freedom and independence, without any outside coercion or interference, either overt or covert. 49.”

   1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)

6. “45. Mr. President, I should like to Join with all those who have preceded me at this rostrum in congratulating you or your election to this high office and to express to you my best wishes for the success of our deliberations. 46. My pleasure in so doing is all the greater in that I look on your election not only as a recognition of your outstanding qualities as a statesman and diplomat, but also as an important step towards international co-operation, for which your country shows a notable readiness. 47. My delegation also wishes to pay a tribute to our Secretary-General, U Thant, for the initiative he has taken on so many occasions and for his untiring efforts in the cause of international co-operation, especially with regard to restoring peace in Viet-Nam. 48.”

   1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)