UN General Assembly
1960

261. The Liberian delegation regrets the state of affairs in the Congo, but is unable to endorse the suggestion of a purely African command for the United Nations Force in the Congo. This suggestion appears to us to violate the fundamental principles of the United Nations, which should operate without regard to race, colour or creed. Moreover it would establish a precedent which might undermine the future effectiveness of the United Nations. 262. No Member of the United Nations has a right to determine who should or should not be in charge of the Congolese Government or how it should be composed. That is a matter for the Congolese people to determine. Our duty is to assist the Congolese people to resolve their differences, not to seek to impose or support a settlement merely because of political or national interests.