UN General Assembly
1969

unfathomed parts of space. Indeed, all men exult in the glorious success of these American astronauts. It has been said that their success was the result of scientific progress throughout the world for over a century. We believe, therefore, that this act was accomplished for the benefit of all mankind and in the name of humanity. We hail the three men for their courage, we hail the United States of America for its stamina, and we hail the world. 90. We are happy to say of the three men, in the beautiful words of an English poet: “Born of the sun they travelled a short while towards the sun, And left the vivid air signed with their honour.“ 91. My delegation is aware that the Soviet Union also contributed positively towards that scientific feat. Our tribute goes to them as well. 92. Since last year, when my Prime Minister addressed this Assembly [1674th meeting] and my country had the pleasure of a unanimous welcome from this community of sovereign nations and took its place, as an equal partner, in