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  1. “Had they been forced to rely solely on their own strength, those States would have been forced to heed the cry for freedom, justice and progress among the African people. But those oppressors are not alone; they are strengthened. by many of the same States whose representatives come to this rostrum and express their detestation of apartheid and their devotion to the principles of national self-determination. For how could a State as poor and decadent as Portugal fight three vicious wars, thousands of miles away, in territories unfamiliar and hostile to its hordes. It could not do so if it were acting without support. But its soldiers use the most modern weapons and aeroplanes, such as the Fiat 91, the B-26 and the P2V to bomb and strafe the African peoples. Those weapons are not manufactured in Portugal.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  2. “The divergence between the pronouncements which are made here and elsewhere, and the lack of that concerted action needed to put an end to those oppressive systems, is too evident to need comment. As actions speak so much louder than words, so we must judge a nation’s commitment by what it does — or does not — do. No one should expect Africa to be fooled by phrases now. The United Nations itself can surely no longer excuse those who, in words, commiserate with the misery now being experienced by the peoples of southern Africa, and at the same time strengthen the oppressors with economic and even military support. 145. Neither Portuguese fascism nor the brutal suppression and exploitation of the African people by South Africa and Rhodesia could alone have checked the African march to freedom.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  3. “It is not that they are inefficient or incompetent in implementing the principles of the United Nations; they proudly declare their opposition to those principles, even while they continue to claim their seats in this Assembly. 143. It has been pointed out that States which are not directly. affected by those inhuman and unjust systems will be involved in the African struggle only in so far as they are really committed to the principles embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the Charter of the United Nations. It is to the extent that Member States of the United Nations are committed to the ideals of this Organization that they will decide to act in support of them. 144. Up to now it has been easy to gauge the extent of that commitment.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  4. “How long will the United Nations allow this to be camouflaged by clouds of legality and myth?” This Assembly, embodying as it does nations’ highest aspirations for peace, justice and human dignity, should be ashamed to convene year after year and allow the perpetrators of those crimes to sit as honoured Members of the United Nations. For it is a big and dangerous illusion to imagine that colonialism, exploitation and racism are far away and do not endanger international peace and security. Peace and justice are indivisible. While they do not exist in Africa, they do not exist in the world. 142. Portugal and South Africa have refused to accept the principles of human equality and self-determination. Those administrations have denied the ideals on which the United Nations was founded, and which all Members are supposed to accept.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  5. “Even today, in the fatter half of the twentieth century, large numbers of African people are still-deliberately and brutally denied that human equality and those human rights which have been proclaimed by the United Nations. Our people in Mozambique, in Angola, in Guinea (Bissau), in so-called French Somaliland, and in the Comoro Islands, are still suffering under colonialism—often in its most brutal forms. And the peoples of South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe are still struggling under ruthless economic exploitation and vicious racism. 141. Independent Africa has a duty to ask: “How long must this go on?” Tanzania, and all those countries and peoples who share our opposition to tyranny, slavery and the abuse of human dignity, are asking now: “How long will this situation be tolerated?”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  6. “For us in Tanzania, and for the members of the Organization of African Unity, the continued presence in Africa of colonialism, exploitation and racism is the most pressing international problem. The consequences of those evil systems have not only brought untold misery and death to. our brothers in neighbouring territories, but have also caused our Governments and peoples grave anxiety by threatening our own safety and the integrity of our countries. For that reason, our primary duty at this session of the General Assembly is to focus attention on the explosive situation brought about by a continuation of racism and colonialism on our continent. 140. For long periods of recent history, Africa has been exploited and its people humiliated.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  7. “His tireless efforts to make that session a success were appreciated by all, and its accomplishments up to the time of his death were, in no small measure, a result of his dedication and the inspiration we all drew from his many qualities. My delegation asks the delegation of the Republic of Guatemala to accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of that great man, and to transmit them to the family, the Government and the people of Guatemala. 139. It is inevitable that during the general debate each Member State speaks first on those problems which engage its efforts and resources day by day, and which directly affect the well-being of its people.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  8. “The whole continent shares with her country, Liberia, 2 feeling of pride and happiness that one of its citizens has been honoured by the international community, and given the heavy responsibility of her present position, We are confident that her sense of justice and fair dealing will be evident throughout the work of this Assembly, and that the reputation of Africa will be further enhanced by her activities here. 138. I also take this opportunity of expressing our profound sorrow at the untimely death of her predecessor, the late and distinguished Foreign Minister of Guatemala, Mr. Emilio Arenales, whose patience, wisdom and tolerance won the admiration and respect of this Assembly at its twenty-third session.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)

  9. “136. I take this opportunity, on behalf of my Government and my delegation, of congratulating the President on her election to the Presidency of the General Assembly at this session, and to wish her great success in guiding its deliberations. We are confident that the experience she has gained in the service of her own country and the sense of duty and selflessness manifested in her record of performance will bring the needed leadership to this Assemmbly, and enable it to accomplish the difficult tasks it has before it. 137. Let me say that the entire family of African people is proud of the recognition given to one of its most respected and beloved daughters by her election to the Presidency of this General Assembly.”

    1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)