UN General Assembly
1957

177. As regards the solution of political problems, we must recognize that disarmament cannot be used to perpetuate Injustices, which smoulder like embers in the ashes. Failure to deal with the causes which might lead directly to conflict between countries and peoples would be dangerous and would impede the restoration of confidence. And, without confidence, peace is always in danger. It is hardly necessary to say that I am referring particularly to the German situation, to the need to end the arbitrary partition imposed on a people and to recognize their right freely to determine their future through the exercise of a choice which is their moral, political and legal due.