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Escobar Serrano

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first: 1962-09-24
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“The Government of my country does not flatter itself that it has been able to carry out, or even to initiate, all the reforms envisaged in the plan of the Alliance for Progress, but it is doing its best to carry out a series of projects and reforms to raise the social and economic level of our people. I should like to say a few words about those which I feel are particularly important. 36. In the field of public health and social welfare, a study of the rates of mortality from infectious diseases, malnutrition, and lack of sanitation shows that they are distressingly high. This has indicated to us the need to organize food production in order to satisfy the basic needs of the population and to prevent the export of food products from reducing domestic consumption.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The yield on this investment is an increase in the capacity of the members of the community to strengthen the human factor in the production and consumption of goods and services, thus increasing the wealth of the countries concerned. 34. To sum up, we can say that the Alliance for Progress is not a political instrument and that its aims do not cloak any suspect intentions. It is a plan of broad and disinterested international co-operation. We welcome assistance from all countries which are able to give it in order to speed up our development, and they can be sure that the peoples of this continent will appreciate their co-operation and assistance, if given loyally, without ulterior motive or meanness, and be most grateful for it. 35.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“This is, in fact, one of the most delicate problems facing our peoples and it is necessary to deal with it at the same time as we are planning our economic growth and social progress, for, as the Group of Experts of the Organization of American States on Planning for Economic and Social Development in Latin America determined, improvements in health conditions are not only desirable in themselves, but they are an essential prerequisite for economic growth, and therefore they must be an integral element of any meaningful programme in the region. For that reason, my country considers the money spent on health care as an investment, a productivity factor, not an expense.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Among its objectives it clearly states the fundamental purpose of accelerating the economic and social development of the Americas in order to achieve the highest degree of well-being, with equal opportunities for all, as is fitting in democratic societies. At the same time, it clearly specifies that economic and social development is not an end in itself, but a means of achieving the well-being which is its fundamental aim. The measures which have been proposed to achieve these ends reflect economic growth and a rising productivity index and, in the social field, the improvement of health, education, housing and nutrition, employment and recreation, to mention the most significant. 33. A careful study of the Charter of Punta del Este shows the importance it attaches to the health factor.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The effectiveness of the Alliance for Progress cannot be properly assessed after a mere two years of operation, given the obstacles which any social and economic reform is bound to encounter. Even though its progress may sometimes seem disproportionately slow, compared with the magnitude and urgency of the problems it is intended to solve, we must not forget that we have no other programme that could usefully replace it and that if its defects, which are inevitable in undertakings of this size, are corrected, it will produce better results. 32. The Charter of Punta del Este demonstrates the determination of the Governments of the Americas to unite their efforts to promote social welfare and economic growth.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The Alliance for Progress is more than that; it is an agreement for mutual co-operation solemnly subscribed to by twenty Latin American countries in order to take, individually and collectively and as a matter of urgency, concrete and positive measures to carry Latin America beyond its present economic, social and cultural stage. 31. The Alliance for Progress is motivated by generosity and good intentions. It may have its faults —and indeed it does— like any other human enterprise, and we cannot expect them to disappear altogether. Nevertheless, we are convinced that this attempt, which is without precedent in the Americas and even in the whole world, and which involves an extraordinary effort on the part of the twenty States that have undertaken to carry it out, will help rapidly to improve the condition of our peoples.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The Alliance for Progress is in fact the practical realization of an ideal which saw the light in Latin America itself and was adopted and promoted by the United States of America in an extraordinary effort of continental solidarity. It is not, as some have tried to make it appear, a unilateral institution or system of the United States Government for giving extraordinary financial and technical assistance, for unavowed political ends, to the Latin American countries to help them develop their economies and improve the level of living of their peoples.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Those attacks are the outcome of a feeling of frustration and defeat on the part of the extremists, because the action envisaged in the plans is aimed at dealing calmly and boldly with our problems, and they know that as the plans are implemented their chances of success will dwindle and the banners of demagogy and deceit with which they try to dupe the people will be snatched from them. 29. One of the plans which has been the target of special attacks by the extremist factions, both of the right and of the left, is the Alliance for Progress which reflects a new and determined attitude towards the new programmes for the Americas, programmes that can no longer be disregarded. 30.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“I would like to say a few words about the importance which the Government of El Salvador attaches to the help it has received in the form of technical assistance and through the services of the Special Fund, for which it is most grateful. 28. Before summing up the programme of inter- American assistance, allow me to say that, despite the ill-intentioned distortions to be found in propaganda from foreign sources, the Americas are seeking, and finding, effective ways of promoting their economic and social development through plans of mutual co-operation.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“As representatives are aware, the activities of the United Nations Special Fund have strengthened and broadened the scope of the technical assistance programmes, with the object of ensuring that assistance is provided on a systematic and sustained basis in fields that are fundamental to technical, economic and social development. 26. With regard to the assistance we are receiving under the Special Fund, I should like to mention one aspect which was initiated with a Central American project to be carried out in various industrial development sectors. I refer to the Central American Institute for Research and Technology, which was approved as a five-year project in 1959. 27.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The principal element of this programme, the General Treaty on Central American Economic Integration has been in process of implementation for some years. A permanent secretariat with headquarters in Guatemala, created pursuant to the Treaty, has already been organized. Its primary function is to supervise the implementation of all agreements concluded or in process of being concluded with a view to promoting the economic integration of the region, and also to perform tasks in connexion with the improvement of the Central American common market. 24. The publications of this permanent secretariat provide information about relevant aspects of the economies of the five sections of Central America, and especially about the evolution which has been taking place in regional trade following the establishment of their common market. 25.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Among those studies I might mention, in addition to a report on over-all programming, various special projects in the fields of industrial development, domestic trade and transportation, civil aviation, ports, agricultural economy, the textile industry, employment and social welfare, housing, etc. 22. The programme for the economic integration of the Central American isthmus originated, under the auspices of the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA), with the setting up of a committee composed of the Economic Ministers of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and El Salvador. This long-term programme is dependent on a number of projects undertaken by technical experts and specialists provided by the United Nations and the specialized agencies. 23.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In this connexion, I should like to refer to the international assistance we have received under the United Nations Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance. 20. Since 1951, when the first agreements on this subject were concluded between the Government of El Salvador on the one hand and the United Nations and various specialized agencies on the other, we have received assistance under the Expanded Programme in the form of scholarships and the services of experts. 21. The studies made by the first mission of technical experts to come to El Salvador contain valuable suggestions and recommendations which have served in part as a basis for the formulation of our development programmes in various fields.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“When all the countries of the Americas finally succeed in obtaining sincere and effective co-operation aimed at fostering their development, and the efforts already initiated and in progress to raise the cultural and technical level of their peoples, as well as their fight against disease and ignorance, finally bear fruit— when that day dawns, then we shall be able to say with pride that America is the continent of hope, 18. It is undeniable that a country can achieve such development through its own efforts, without having recourse to foreign assistance; but, in the present circumstances, in which the interdependence of States is making itself felt more and more, and there is an urgent need to accelerate the individual development of each country, the co-operation and assistance of the highly developed States is indispensable. 19.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“This problem, which is daily becoming more serious and is being fostered and sustained financially from far-off lands —with the further unfortunate complication that a beach-head has been established on our continent— this problem, I say, is having very substantial repercussions on the efforts which the American peoples and Governments have been making, to the best of their ability, to eliminate sources of social injustice, to raise living standards, to fight disease, to reduce illiteracy and to open up new sources of employment by taking advantage of their extensive natural resources and considerable reserve of manpower. 17.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Like virtually all the Latin American countries, El Salvador has been confronted with a new type of aggression, namely, ideological aggression, which advocates foreign doctrine inconsistent with our eminently democratic ways. 16.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“With that end in mind, we have for many years been advocating that the Charter be amended with a view to increasing the membership of the various Councils, and we believe that there is no good reason for opposing such a reform. To attempt to solve the problem by any other means, such as by redistributing the available seats, would be unfair and would cause unnecessary hardship and resentment. The participation of some should not be limited for the benefit of others, but rather the participation of all should be increased so as to provide our Organization with a more equitable structure, and one more adapted to present circumstances. 15.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“We trust that it will be found possible to solve this question, through the greatest possible mutual understanding and a generous spirit of justice, so that this last offending trace of colonialism may be erased. 13. We rejoice at the birth of new States which, having reached political maturity, are now embarking on an independent existence. This is a legitimate aspiration and one which we sincerely understand and share, because we ourselves have experienced it in our own country. 14. It is truly encouraging to see how the membership of this Organization has increased in the space of only a few years. El Salvador has always believed that these new Member States should be more fully and equitably represented within the United Nations.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“I am obliged to refer at this point to the problem of Belice, which is still a dependent territory, situated on our very own soil, the soil of Central America, and the sovereignty over which formerly belonged to Spain, When we obtained our independence in 1821, the Federal Republic of Central America acquired from the Spanish Crown the latter's rights in this territory, so that in our eyes Belice is Central American territory and should be recognized as such. For this reason, and because of our close bonds of solidarity with our sister republic of Guatemala, we have always supported the latter's legitimate claims to this territory. We make this statement today in order to clarify our position on this important matter.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“There is no doubt that the colonialist concept is disappearing and can now be regarded as an anachronism. In this connexion, we greet with interest and satisfaction the new policy introduced by Spain in Fernando Poo and Río Muni and trust that it will be productive of the most beneficial results for these African peoples. However, traces of colonialism still persist in the Americas, and these must not be allowed to remain much longer. America aspires to be the continent of freedom and democracy.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In its foreign policy, El Salvador has always sincerely shown and will continue to show the fullest respect for the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries, a principle which it would like to see respected in every case by all other nations, for, like the Illustrious Mexican statesman Benito Juárez, we believe that respect for the rights of others equals peace. My country holds the right of all peoples to self-determination in equal esteem, believing that the implementation of both of these principles, accompanied by guarantees of effective freedom, constitutes the firmest basis for human coexistence. I need hardly add, therefore, that El Salvador is opposed to every form of colonialism and to every aspect of discrimination, whether for reasons of race, religion, education or any other reason. 12.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“My country has consequently viewed with the greatest sympathy the suggestion of the Governments of Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and Chile that Latin America be declared a denuclearized zone, and has stated in that connexion that it is ready to study with the greatest interest any draft convention that may be drawn up for the purpose of dealing with this vital problem. As I have said, we are gratified to see that a first step has been taken in this direction with the signing of the treaty on a partial nuclear test ban. 10. For the same reasons, the delegation of El Salvador will support with the greatest enthusiasm any resolutions aimed at safeguarding peace and ending the arms race, which may be submitted in the General Assembly. 11.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“This agreement has received an extraordinarily warm welcome throughout the world. A great many nations, including my own, have hastened to sign it, as they consider that this highly important document represents a first step towards peaceful coexistence, We cherish the hope that this agreement will be followed by others, and that all countries will make a special effort to work tenaciously and unremittingly for the maintenance of peace. 9. In keeping with its peaceful traditions, El Salvador shares the deep concern felt by Latin America and by all peace-loving countries at the arms race and the threat posed by atomic weapons.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“It is the United Nations that must needs seek fitting solutions to the differences which unfortunately exist among its various Member States; and all countries, large and small, must strive sincerely to ensure that these solutions are effectively implemented in a climate of mutual understanding and trust. Fortunately, this session has begun under the very best auspices, in an atmosphere of harmony which promises to bring forth good results. 8. During these last few days, the clouds of gloom and despondency enveloping the world have been pierced by a ray of hope, in the shape of the agreement signed on 25 July in Moscow by three of the great Powers which have made notable advances in nuclear science, banning tests in the atmosphere, in outer space and under water.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“It is high time that men began thinking like men and showed themselves capable of using the great resources provided by modern science and technology to meet the needs of their fellow men, so that our short stay on earth may be a happy one, free from fear and anxiety, during which we may enjoy the fruits of our mental and physical labours in peace and tranquillity, avoiding paths of sterility and self-destruction. 7. The essential solution of this problem lies in the hands of the highest international body of all —the United Nations. Today more than ever before, the United Nations must look on itself as an organ of international security.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“It is terrifying to think of the prospect and consequences of a further war, for the achievements of science are now such that a war might result in the total annihilation of the human race. 6. It is hard indeed for us to appreciate that the entire cultural heritage of mankind, acquired and expanded in the course of so many centuries and generations, could be destroyed in just a few hours of insensate folly. Because of this awful threat, the world contemplates in fear and trembling the arms race, imposed by the force of circumstances, which represents a huge drain upon the economies of nations, hindering the solution of the long-standing problems of poverty, malnutrition and ignorance, which, like an ancestral curse, have plagued humanity since its very origin.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The delegation of El Salvador comes to this regular session of the General Assembly, as on previous occasions, imbued with an unshakable devotion to and respect for the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and a profound faith in the worth and dignity of the human person and the equality of rights of all nations, great and small. 4. El Salvador, like all countries mindful of their traditions, together with a firm determination to develop and progress while preserving the widest possible measure of freedom, as well as a faithful dedication to democratic principles, also shares the world's deep concern for the preservation of peace, and is convinced that it is only in an atmosphere of freedom, security and justice that will mankind achieve its aims of happiness and well-being, as the reward of its painful struggles. 5.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Fora small country whose material resources are limited and whose only wealth consists in the laborious and self-sacrificing spirit of its people and in its lofty concept of spiritual values, it is a source of great satisfaction to have been found worthy of the support and esteem of our sister nations, which the General Assembly has confirmed in granting us this signal honour. We accept it with the firm resolve to cooperate sincerely in all efforts to preserve an atmosphere of harmony and understanding among all those countries which, today more than ever before, desire peace and security to prevail throughout the world. 3.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In coming to this rostrum, I take pleasure in expressing to you, Mr. President, on behalf of the delegation of El Salvador, of which I have the honour to be the head, our warmest congratulations on your deserved election, as well as our best wishes for the success of the delicate task that has been entrusted to you in recognition of your ability and experience. 2. I should also like to tender to the General Assembly, on behalf of the people and Government of El Salvador, our thanks for the honour done us by the election of our representative to serve as one of the Vice-Presidents during this eighteenth session.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“At all events, whatever fate the future may hold in store for us, we wish to state as members of the community of nations making up the free world that we shall remain faithful to our spiritual values and our democratic and Christian traditions and that we shall never renounce the liberties which we enjoy today. 170. In keeping with these ideas, the delegation of El Salvador is resolved to support all proposals and measures which may be thought necessary to promote the just and peaceful solution of the problems which disturb the world. It is confident that during this session of the General Assembly satisfactory results will be achieved in accordance with the principles advocated by the Charter of the United Nations.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“We are nourished in this hope by the efforts of the statesmen responsible for the future of their peoples who are striving to resolve their differences without resorting to violent and irreparable decisions. For many months we have seen them discussing the difficult problem of general disarmament, the serious risks of the armaments race, the Berlin crisis, the problems of South-East Asia, the Cuban situation and many other problems which threaten peace. My delegation pays a tribute to those efforts and believes that history will record with gratitude and admiration the names of all the political leaders who are now devoting their efforts to avoiding war and preserving international order and security. 169.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“In this connexion we are pleased to add that ever since its inception the Central American regional organization has viewed with interest and favour the possibility that the sister Republic of Panama, geographically an integral part of the Isthmus, may enter the Organization of our States. 168. El Salvador, like every country in the world, keeps a constant watch on the development of the serious problems which threaten international peace and security. The small nations, like the great Powers, view with concern the mounting tensions which threaten to lead to a catastrophe which could destroy everything that man's intelligence and energy have built in the course of thousands of years. We do not believe, however — for it is inconceivable — that another total war will come.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“In 1951 the Charter of San Salvador was signed, establishing the Organization of Central American States with headquarters at San Salvador, its task being to co-ordinate the efforts of the five Central American countries in that direction, The process of integration of Central America had already made considerable progress and we are on the eve of holding an important meeting of Central American Foreign Ministers at Panama City which, as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala so aptly said, will consider the restructure of the Organization of Central American States as another step towards reconstructing the political unity of the Isthmus. 167.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“The anti-communist struggle which we envisage is sustained by new doctrinal elements; we shall struggle against communism with weapons of socio-economic reform, dignifying man as citizen and worker and the family as the foundation of nationhood. We do not preach extermination or hatred; the moral seed which we are sowing is that of faith and hope in the higher destiny of our country." 165. In the Central American region El Salvador is concerned with the economic, social, cultural and political reconstruction of the five States of the Isthmus, which emerged to independent life united in 1821 and whose unity was shattered in 1839 with the breaking of the federal agreement of the Republic of Central America. 166. Since then there have been many efforts to rebuild that unity, all to no avail, but we are persisting in that endeavour.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“It holds the principles of self-determination and non-intervention to be the necessary basis for peaceful coexistence among States, but for that very reason it defends its democratic creed and resolutely opposes any kind of totalitarianism, whether of the right or of the left, which some may seek to impose upon it. 164. Consequently, it is natural that we should be determined to prevent Marxist-Leninist propaganda, which is expressly denounced in our Political Constitution, by every possible means. As our Chief of State has said, "we are not disturbed by the harassments of communism, nor does its so-called revolutionary justice strike into our hearts. We certainly condemn its methods and repudiate its policy, because we consider it a mockery and an offence to the dignity of the peoples of America.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“We are therefore on our guard against the communist movement, which is active in our country. We know that it receives, respects and carries out orders and instructions which apparently come from a brother country not far away from us, but we are convinced that the real source of communist disturbance and contamination lies outside our continent. 162. We wish to denounce here this inadmissible interference, which constitutes a grave threat not only to El Salvador but also to the other countries of America. 163. The Salvadorian nation has republican and democratic roots which draw their nourishment from deep within the spirit of our people.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“The Salvadorian State is seeking "a formula of balance between savings and investments in the private sector and is convinced of the need to improve remuneration and services for the working and rural classes; this will have to be reflected in its fiscal policy, which will include a careful and complete revision of the tax structure to bring it into line with objectives and realities in keeping with a solution satisfactory to all social groups". 161. With these and other measures, we are resolutely facing the perils which menace our democratic institutions and confronting those who seek to replace them with others which are alien to our tradition. We are facing subversive propaganda and activities which threaten — and recently attempted — to disturb law and order in El Salvador.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“As the President of El Salvador said recently, upon taking office, these goals will be sought "without any shirking, thoroughly and completely, on the basis of law and economic incentives, encouraging the social role of wealth in practical and equitable ways and developing programmes of governmental action designed to raise the level of living of the most needy classes", 159. "We are endeavouring", he said, "to carry out a thorough revision of our culture and our public ethics in order to determine in what direction we are going, to breach certain obscure ideas that have become enshrined as scientific truths and to discover whether the symbols which we respect as the sources of humanism are trustworthy guides for our civic conscience or merely sectarian strongholds of philosophies alien to our republican and democratic tradition." 160.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“El Salvador and many other countries have benefited from co-operation of this kind extended by the United Nations, and my Government has proved itself worthy of this act of solidarity by transforming its economic and social structure and arranging its finances in accordance with the methods counselled by experts of the United Nations specialized agencies, at the same time not losing sight of our own particular characteristics and the extent of our resources. 158. My country, in keeping with its Government's standards of conduct and its goals of promoting human and social dignity, has not failed to face the factors which cause unrest and lead to agitation.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“We see this every day in the Assembly and it explains the long and difficult road which the United Nations has travelled. Grave conflicts which have jeopardized peace have been settled in the end. The most diverse views have been expressed from this rostrum; at times, sharp words and threatening phrases have been heard here and sometimes speakers have gone so far that their words have wounded their opponents. In the end, however, tempers have cooled and peaceful voices, urging understanding and brotherhood among States, have been heeded. 157. An entire chapter would be needed to do justice to the role and influence of this Organization in its struggle to improve the conditions of the less fortunate States from the economic, cultural and technical point of view.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“The main objectives which the authors of the Charter had in mind coincide with the goals set by the advocates of pacifism in the past and present centuries, and although it is true that men seem to us to have changed and the world to be different, there is no denying that the same concepts prevail and the ideal is the same: namely, peace and friendship among nations, international morality, and co-operation in every technical, economic and cultural field. 156. Notwithstanding the negative attitude of the pessimists, my delegation believes that, despite differences of opinion, if we men meet together to discuss them in good faith it will always be possible for us to settle our conflicts. Fortunately for the human race, solidarity among men and States does not mean uniformity; each has his own opinion on the questions that affect us all.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“We do not doubt that the increasing number of countries associated in our Organization will strengthen it in its struggle to maintain peace, increase its power to ensure that nations, large and small, duly respect each other, and, above all, provide new hope that with the co-operation of the United Nations conflicts which give rise to anxiety and uncertainty because they threaten the future of mankind will be settled. 155.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“We think that it would be difficult to say whether or not the founders of this Organization foresaw the emergence of so many countries in so short a time. History has no record of so extraordinary an event; rather, it speaks of the decline or disappearance of empires and States. We therefore regard the appearance of so many new nations, whose influence is already being felt in this Assembly, as a unique feature of the world of today. 154.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)
“The delegation of El Salvador, which I have the honour to head, wishes first of all to reiterate its warm congratulations to the President on being chosen to guide the work of this Assembly at its seventeenth regular session. It is also pleased to extend its heartiest welcome to the new Members of the United Nations, the States of Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Rwanda and Burundi. On this happy occasion, the Salvadorian people and Government greet these States and their worthy representatives in this Assembly and trust that independence will enable them to strengthen their democratic institutions and to attain the development and prosperity which they deserve. 153. Since its inception, that is, in the last seventeen years, the membership of the United Nations has more than doubled.”
1962-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 17 (1962)