UN General Assembly
1985

The United Nations remains the primary guardian of man's universal conscience and the preserver of its ultimate significance. Despite its idealism, or perhaps because of it, this Organization is still mankind's best hope for peace and progress. As long as the United Nations exists, man's dream of and work for a world of peace, prosperity and freedom stand a better chance of fulfillment. It is infinitely desirable that we keep this Organization a living and dynamic body ever responsive to the needs and aspirations of mankind. We can do no less for our sake and for that of future generations. That is why I should like to end my statement with a quotation from our esteemed Secretary-General, Don Javier Perez de Cuellar, who has reminded us all that