UN General Assembly
1961

6. Bolivia maintains and will constantly maintain its traditional support for the cause of peace, to which it has always contributed, even at the sacrifice of its own interests. Yet we know that we, like the great majority of the countries which are economically and militarily unequipped for the newest methods of warlike competition and conflict, have nothing to bring to the discussion and solution of the problem except the moral authority of our good will and sincerity in the wearying task of persuasion, in which we have persevered for so long. We know very well that force in its various forms, from intimidation to the imposition of its brutal argument by means of accomplished facts, is still the preferred way of settling controversies, disputes or conflicts of interests, for those who rely solely—and perhaps over much on their formidable military power. History teaches us that this method has, unfortunately, prevailed, rather than the moral- weight of reason and responsibility. Despite this discouraging experience, the people and Government of my country firmly believe that today, more than ever, we must maintain these values until reason conquers intransigence and gives pride of place to proper respect for the future of mankind.