UN General Assembly
1948

More important than that boycott, however, was the disturbing lack of co-operation which the United Nations had received in its efforts to resolve such questions as Korea and Greece and to bring about the international control of atomic energy. That persistent refusal of a small minority to contribute to the accomplishment of United Nations agreed purposes was a matter of profound concern. There was no plot among Members of the Organization to keep any nation or group of nations in a minority. The minority position was self-imposed. The record showed that there were no mechanical majorities at the disposal of any nation or group of nations. Majorities formed quickly in support of the principles of the Charter. Nations consistently in the minority would be welcomed among the ranks of the majority — but not at the price of compromise on basic principles.