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  1. “In the circumstances, Africa is in a precarious position, and there is a clear indication of a threat to world peace. Whatever the legalistics, my Government condemns all such actions which might have such dreadful results. 67. We will not speculate on what interests are intended to be served by these different groups and factions. In my Government's view, the only interest which must be uppermost in our minds and which must be served is the interest of the Congolese people and of the Congo. That seems to have been lost sight of so far. We all, as States Members of a world organization founded primarily for the maintenance of peace and security, have and must necessarily have as our burning desire the restoration of law and order and the organization and establishment on a sound basis of a stable government in the Congo. 68.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  2. “The problems of the Congo are symptomatic of the problems of the new Africa in which conflicting interests lead to internal conflagrations, external interferences and interventions that may not be related to the true interests of the peoples of the countries, who suffer as a result of these conflagrations, interferences and interventions. 65. Opposing groups might, and do, resort to legalistics in support of the positions they take and the policies they pursue, but what is the result for the Congo, for Africa, and for world peace? It is this: blood continues to be shed; homes and businesses continue to be destroyed and ruined; the economy of the country is gradually coming to a standstill; children of tomorrow's generation, for whom we are striving to make the world a better place, are starving and are denied education. 66.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  3. “Therefore, my delegation requests and urges the General Assembly to approve the declaration of the African Summit Conference and the Second Conference of Non-Aligned States and convene as early as possible an international conference with a view to concluding an international treaty to this effect. 64. My Government regrets the growing tendency to settle disputes and disagreements by other than peaceful means. There is evidence of this in recent times in all areas of the world. Recent events in the Congo constitute not only an instance of this, but also an indication of the precarious position in which Africa finds itself.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  4. “That Conference was also convinced that there should be convened, under the auspices of the United Nations, a world disarmament conference to which all nations should be invited, as such a conference would provide powerful support to the efforts which are being made to set in motion the process of disarmament. 63. My delegation is fully aware of the difficulty that must be faced during negotiations for agreement on this important subject, and is therefore heartened by the limited progress in the right direction that has been made by the test ban treaty and the matters to which I have already referred. However, further delay in reaching agreement will most probably increase the difficulties, while world tension grows.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  5. “They also invited the General Assembly at this session to approve the declaration and to convene an international conference with a view to concluding such an international treaty. This was closely followed by the declaration of the Second Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries on 10 October 1964 [A/5763] which, after expressing regret at the unsatisfactory results of the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament, noted among other things that the declaration by African States regarding the denuclearization of Africa, the aspirations of Latin American countries to denuclearize their continent, and other proposals for denuclearizing areas in Europe and Africa, were steps in the right direction, and recommended the establishment of denuclearized zones covering these and other areas, and requested the nuclear Powers to respect such denuclearized zones.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  6. “Very little can be achieved by our arming for each other's destruction, and indeed far more can be achieved for the benefit of mankind by releasing the resources now employed in the building up of arms and diverting them to peaceful uses. The United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics have now made definite contributions in this field by curtailing their arms budget. These are worthwhile examples. 62. It is also heartening to note that the African States, at their summit conference, declared their readiness to adhere to an international treaty to be concluded under the auspices of the United Nations which would prevent the manufacture or the acquisition of control of nuclear weapons.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  7. “Although we realize that our Organization may not be perfect, we are sure that it is about Lie best means of bringing together all free and independent peoples and Governments who wish to work together for the improvement of the lot of mankind, the easing of tensions and the attaining of universal peace. Peace-loving peoples all over the world have had to face the real problems involved in the arms race and the stockpiling of arms. However, efforts are being made by this Organization to find answers, and the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament working in Geneva has achieved limited success. 61. My delegation believes that the position has now been reached where constructive negotiations could begin in search of a formula for complete and total disarmament.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  8. “The loss to mankind by the collapse of the Organization would be far greater than any temporary loss of face or prestige that one nation or another would appear to experience. My delegation is therefore firmly of the view that we must do all in our power to overcome obstacles of legality without sacrificing principles, in our efforts to solve this problem. It is in this confirmed view that my delegation has put forward certain suggestions for a solution. 59. The difficulties confronting our Organization continue to loom large, and mankind is no less in danger of self-destruction than it was last year; but difficult as our task in search of solutions may be, and even though success may not be immediate, we continue to have great faith in the United Nations. 60.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  9. “In this regard my delegation is deeply appreciative of the very great exertions of the committee of twenty-one, headed by Mr. Adebo of Nigeria, to solve the financial problems of our Organization. My delegation further endorses the work which has since been done by the African-Asian group of countries represented on the committee of twelve. 57. We are, of course, particularly appreciative of the efforts of the Secretary-General to solve the current problems facing the Organization, and we wish him a speedy recovery so that he may resume the conduct of affairs with his characteristic deftness of touch. 58. This Organization, with all its imperfections, is still our greatest hope and the means of solving the burning questions of our time and of maintaining peace and security. It must therefore be preserved at all costs.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  10. “The Secretary-General has again presented his annual report on the work of the Organization covering the period from 16 June 1963 to 15 June 1964 [A/5801]. For this conscientious and able performance we congratulate our distinguished Secretary-General and his staff. Their work, and that of the Organization over the past fourteen months, has not been easy, but it has been remarkable; and even though we fell short of some of our goals, we are satisfied that sufficient constructive work, commensurate with our capabilities, has been done. 56. At the moment this Organization is confronted with a crisis which seems to threaten its existence and its very foundation. Many arguments have been put forward by different Members as to the position of peace-keeping operations and the way in which the expenses for them are to be met.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  11. “I should like also to extend the thanks and appreciation of my delegation to your immediate predecessor. Ambassador Carlos Sosa Rodriguez of Venezuela, for his excellent work during the eighteenth session of the General Assembly. He has left an indelible mark on the history of this world Organization which will not easily be excelled. 53. May I take this opportunity to express the appreciation of my delegation to all those who have from this rostrum paid tribute to the memory of our late lamented Prime Minister, Sir Milton Margai. 54. On behalf of my Government, I welcome most warmly the delegations of. Malawi, Malta and Zambia. It is gratifying and significant that while you. Sir, are President of this session of the General Assembly, two African States, Malawi and Zambia, have been admitted to membership of this world Organization. 55.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)

  12. “51. Mr. President, it is with the greatest pleasure that I address you as President of the nineteenth session of the General Assembly and extend to you, on behalf of my delegation and myself, as well as on behalf of my Prime Minister and the Government and people of Sierra Leone, sincere congratulations on your election by acclamation to this high office. Sierra Leone joins with other African States and peoples of African descent all over the world in our pride in the honour thus shown to you personally, to your country in particular and to us all in general. My delegation and I are confident that by your statesmanship and great wealth of experience in this Organization you will conduct the affairs of the nineteenth session of this Assembly successfully. 52.”

    1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)