UN General Assembly
1960

129. In appraising the results achieved by the United Nations since the Charter was signed at San Francisco, we feel that, although we have not finally removed the fear of a third world war, it would be equally incorrect to assert that we have failed in that attempt. The difficulties of a cold war, which do in fact exist, can in no way be compared with the damage, destruction and tragic consequences of a real war. Moreover, there is still the possibility of a future understanding between the Powers which hold in their hands the power to start a war or to renounce it definitely as an instrument for satisfying their ambitions. Neither can we overlook the effective way in which, during the fifteen years of its existence, the United Nations has acted to prevent and to suppress a number of international conflicts. It is common knowledge that its actions have not met with the same approval from all the nations represented here. Nor should we expect that to be the case, for the administration of justice, be it good or bad, cannot please all the parties. The essential point is to respect it as the expression of the will of the majority and of loyalty to the principle of peaceful coexistence of nations.