UN General Assembly
1956

47. We believe that the United Kingdom and French methods in dealing with Egypt are reminiscent of nineteenth century imperialism. No Power in the world today, no matter how great, is entitled to take the law into its own hand. The United Nations should be the chief organ which settles disputes amongst nations. For this we are grateful to President Eisenhower’s initiative in making the United States delegation take immediate steps to bring the issue before the United Nations. 48. Now that the grave “error” has been committed, it is only right that those Powers which attacked Egypt should immediately withdraw their forces from Egypt. They should also make it abundantly clear that they do not support the Israel aggressive action and should join with the rest of the freedom-loving world in seeing to it that Israel immediately withdraws behind the armistice lines. By this, and only by this, can the United Kingdom and France comply with the spirit of the Charter and show their support and respect for this Organization.