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1964-09-24
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1965-09-24
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  1. “Due credit must be given to the technical and financial co-operation offered to Governments through the appropriate machinery of the United Nations and the international financial institutions, in support of the programmes of the developing countries. Nevertheless, the attempts to take practical steps towards the United Nations objectives of eradicating poverty and elimination, or at least alleviating, the economic inequality between peoples have proved unsuccessful. In this connexion we must draw attention to the commendable concern shown by our Secretary-General, U Thant, and the efforts he has undertaken to find a satisfactory solution. 45. In order to attain these objectives, trade relations and development plans must be reinforced through mutual co-operation and self-help.”

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

  2. “We wish to express here our hope, which is undoubtedly shared by the majority of the representatives present in this Assembly, that the United Nations will take effective steps, designed to put an end drastically to such outbreaks of racial hatred. 43. It is not in a mood of pessimism or discouragement that Venezuela is attending this Assembly. On the contrary, it comes to offer its co-operation in order to give a greater and more determined impetus to mutual co-operation in a common endeavour to consolidate peaceful coexistence among nations of all ideologies, for the purpose of building a civilization worthy of God and of man. 44.”

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

  3. “Despite the fact that emphasis is frequently laid upon the right of peoples to self-determination, there are Governments which, in covert and sometimes overt, brazen alliances with rebellious minorities, strive through violence to overthrow the legal, social and economic order that other peoples have established for themselves in the free exercise of their sovereignty. My Government and my people are deeply concerned by the tendency of some groups in various parts of the world to unleash hateful, cruel and inhuman racial persecution where none existed before or to exacerbate persecution where, unfortunately, it was already rampant.”

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

  4. “The world is beginning to lose faith in the effectiveness of the efforts that have so far been made to achieve disarmament. In the short lapse of half a century mankind has witnessed the annihilation, in two world wars, not only of soldiers in the field but of civilian populations and it views with horror the threat of a new conflagration whose outcome cannot be foretold. To judge by present means of destruction, such a conflict would inevitably bring about the end of our civilization. That is why world public opinion clamours for more realistic and effective action, designed to end the arms race by means of an agreement ensuring universal disarmament with adequate control and guaranteeing the cessation of the manufacture of both strategical and technical atomic weapons. 42.”

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

  5. “No sooner has a step forward been taken with the banning of nuclear explosions by the Powers possessing this deadly weapon, than new explosions increase the anxiety of the peace-loving peoples of the world and there is a feeling that, instead of progressing, we have moved backward along the path of coexistence. The universal hope that man's intelligence and scientific resources will be devoted to combating cruel diseases and creating better living standards and greater educational opportunities is discouraged by the fact that, in order to withstand the aggression of potential enemies, the so-called great Powers allocate thousands of millions of dollars in their budgets to cover the growing expenditure necessitated by the development of new weapons and monstrous means of destruction. 41.”

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

  6. “But no one can expect mankind to be satisfied with the small fraction that has been achieved of the enormous task imposed by the fundamental objectives of the United Nations. 39. The disquiet that this idea inevitably arouses does not, however, weaken our firm resolve to cooperate in the common struggle as we take part in this Assembly. In many parts of the world the Assembly is being watched with great concern, because of the havoc caused by apparently internal wars and the annihilation of human life by poverty, hunger, and racial and religious persecution, in open disrespect for the authority of this world Organization, which is called upon to remedy such evils, and in defiance of the real desires of the great majority of the peoples of the world. 40. In the background of this panorama lurks the spectre of an atomic war.”

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

  7. “Long before the United Nations was established, the objectives of this Organization were already deeply rooted in our history or were among the goals which the Venezuelan people were determined to attain. Devotion to peace, to liberty, to respect for human dignity and to adherence to the universal principles of law has been at the very heart of our existence as an independent nation. 38. It is good to recognize and to proclaim that the successful peace-keeping activities of this world Organization, as also the hard-won progress it has achieved in the improvement of living standards in various regions of the world and in the accession to independence of a large group of colonial territories, do it great credit.”

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

  8. “This explains why our differences with other countries have never resulted in any aggression on the part of Venezuela. Even in those cases where there has been brazen intervention in our internal affairs, with the avowed aim of destroying what has been created by the self-determination of our people, my Government has had recourse to the appropriate international organization and through the justice of our cause, has obtained the condemnation of the aggressors. Similarly, it is by means of friendly negotiation and irrefutable historical and legal arguments that Venezuela is endeavouring to obtain reparation for an act which, through a transaction between third parties, disguised as an arbitral award, obviously invalid and unjust, deprived it of part of its territory, which is still under foreign domination. 37.”

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

  9. “The aim of this policy is the preservation and strengthening of Venezuela's political and economic independence, in conditions which not only permit but actually favour peaceful and constructive collaboration with all the other nations of the world. This assertion may sound presumptuous, but the Members of this Assembly are fully aware that democratic Venezuela has on many occasions proved its steadfast commitment to law, to its international obligations and to the loftiest principles of justice. 36. In conformity with that policy, my country has encouraged and observed strict compliance with the principles and provisions of the United Nations Charter, both at the world level and at the regional level within the Organization of American States.”

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

  10. “I extend a most sincere welcome to their distinguished delegations and express the confidence of the Venezuelan delegation that they will make a valuable contribution to the joint task of pacification, which is the main objective of the United Nations. 35. Its historical traditions and the constant will of the majority of its people have led Venezuela to pursue an independent international policy, dictated solely by its steadfast devotion to democracy and by the basic interests of its people, within the framework of loyal and voluntary co-operation, which should be mutual and of reciprocal benefit to all the Members of this world Organization.”

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

  11. “33. Mr. President, on behalf of the Venezuelan Government and its delegation, and on my own behalf, I should like to offer you our warmest and most sincere congratulations on your election as President of the nineteenth session of the General Assembly. The unanimous vote you received bears witness to the great esteem and prestige you enjoy, both in your country and in this Organization, because of your outstanding personal qualities. At the same time I express the fervent hope that your actions will be crowned with many successes, leading to greater harmony in our debates and the adoption of effective decisions. 34. Three new nations, Malawi, Malta and Zambia, have taken their places among the Members of this Organization.”

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