UN General Assembly
1967

35. The representatives who participate in this debate will undoubtedly make observations and offer suggestions as to how this can be brought about. My delegation will listen to them with close attention and respect. As our contribution to the Assembly's discussion of this issue, let me state as precisely as possible the views, and ideas of my Government. 36. Our basic view is one which, I am sure, is shared by the great majority of this Assembly: that this conflict can and should be ended by a political solution at the earliest possible time. A military solution is not the answer. For our part, we do not seek to impose a military solution on North Viet-Nam or its adherents. By the same token, in fidelity to a political solution, we will not permit North Viet-Nam and its adherents to impose a military solution upon South Viet-Nam.